Preconstruction Manager (Utility-Scale Solar & Energy Storage)

Consigli Construction Co.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Preconstruction Manager at Consigli Construction Co. will drive pursuit strategy and preconstruction activities for utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, and grid interconnection projects in the Arch Energy division.

You will develop estimates, assess risks, coordinate design reviews, and support proposal development to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to execution. Responsibilities include leading bid packages, scope matrices, subcontractor coordination, value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Estimating, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive preconstruction, estimating, project management, or commercial experience in utility-scale renewable energy.
• Experience developing estimates and proposals for utility-scale solar and/or BESS including substations and grid interconnection.
• Strong understanding of renewable EPC work breakdowns, labor productivity, subcontractor scopes, equipment procurement, logistics, and project indirect costs.
• Ability to review civil/structural/electrical/controls docs and translate into cost, schedule, scope, and risk.
• Experience leading subcontractor outreach, scope reviews, estimate reconciliation, value engineering, and proposal development.
• Understanding of EPC contracts, owner requirements, allowances, contingencies, escalation, change management, and risk allocation.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Travel for site visits, owner meetings, bidder engagement, and turnover activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts from opportunity qualification through proposal, negotiation, award, and turnover.
• Coordinate conceptual through final estimates for solar, BESS, substation, transmission/interconnection, SCADA, commissioning, and related scopes.
• Develop and maintain the basis of estimate (quantities, labor assumptions, pricing, contingencies, schedule impacts, exclusions).
• Collaborate with Engineering and EORs to review owner requirements and constructability.
• Develop bid packages, scope matrices, and subcontractor responsibilities.
• Support subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, quote analysis, and market evaluations.
• Lead value engineering to improve cost, schedule, constructability, and project performance.
• Create preconstruction schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans with Operations and Project Controls.
• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers and evaluate commercial requirements.
• Lead proposal development, scope narratives, clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, and leadership reviews.
• Coordinate turnover activities, including estimate assumptions and procurement strategies.
• Capture lessons learned and maintain estimating standards, cost databases, and best practices.

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Proposal development

Cost estimating

Risk assessment

Schedule planning

Subcontractor management

EPC contracts

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

HCSS

InEight

Sage Estimating

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time FSLA: Salary/Exempt Division: Arch Energy Department: Arch Energy Reports to: Supervisory Duties: No

The Preconstruction Manager leads pursuit strategy and preconstruction activities for utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), substation, and grid interconnection projects. This role is responsible for developing estimates, evaluating project risks, coordinating design reviews, supporting proposal development, and ensuring a successful transition from preconstruction to execution.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Lead preconstruction efforts from opportunity qualification through proposal, negotiation, award, and project turnover.
• Coordinate conceptual through final estimates for solar, BESS, substation, transmission/interconnection, SCADA, commissioning, and related project scopes.
• Develop and maintain the basis of estimate, including quantities, labor assumptions, pricing, contingencies, schedule impacts, and exclusions.
• Partner with Engineering and EORs to review owner requirements, drawings, studies, specifications, and constructability considerations.
• Develop bid packages, scope matrices, and subcontractor responsibilities.
• Support subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid leveling, quote analysis, and market evaluations.
• Lead value engineering efforts to improve cost, schedule, constructability, and project performance.
• Develop preconstruction schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans with Operations and Project Controls.
• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers and evaluate commercial and contractual requirements.
• Lead proposal development, scope narratives, clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, and leadership review presentations.
• Coordinate project turnover activities, including estimate assumptions, procurement strategies, risk items, and project commitments.
• Capture lessons learned and maintain estimating standards, cost databases, and best practices.

Key Skills

Renewable energy preconstruction and estimating Utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects EPC project delivery and commercial strategy Cost estimating and proposal development Scope development and subcontractor management Constructability reviews and value engineering Risk assessment and commercial analysis Schedule planning and execution strategy Contract and procurement coordination Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills Advanced Excel and estimating software proficiency

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Estimating, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of progressive preconstruction, estimating, project management, or commercial experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy, power, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing estimates and proposals for utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects, including substations and grid interconnection scope.
• Strong understanding of renewable EPC work breakdowns, labor productivity, subcontractor scopes, equipment procurement, logistics, commissioning, and project indirect costs.
• Ability to review civil, structural, electrical, and controls documentation and translate technical requirements into cost, schedule, scope, and risk considerations.
• Experience leading subcontractor outreach, scope reviews, estimate reconciliation, value engineering, and proposal development.
• Understanding of EPC contracts, owner requirements, allowances, contingencies, escalation, change management, and risk allocation.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced experience with Excel and construction management platforms such as HCSS, InEight, Sage Estimating, Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar systems.
• Ability to travel for site visits, owner meetings, bidder engagement, and project turnover activities.