Preconstruction Manager (Utility-Scale Solar & Energy Storage)

Consigli Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction Co. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead pursuit strategy and preconstruction activities for utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, and grid interconnection projects.

You will develop estimates, assess risks, review designs, and ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to execution. The role requires coordinating with engineering and EOR teams, developing bid packages, and leading value engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction management, engineering, estimating, or related field.
• 8+ years in progressive preconstruction, estimating, PM, or commercial roles for utility-scale renewables.
• Experience developing estimates/proposals for solar and/or BESS, including substations and grid interconnection.
• Strong grasp of renewables EPC work breakdowns, labor productivity, subcontractor scopes, procurement, logistics, and indirect costs.
• Ability to review civil, structural, electrical, and controls docs and translate to cost/schedule/risk.
• Experience leading subcontractor outreach, scope reviews, estimate reconciliation, value engineering, and proposals.
• Understanding of EPC contracts, owner requirements, contingencies, escalation, and risk allocation.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with Excel and CM platforms (HCSS/InEight/Sage/Procore/Bluebeam/Primavera P6).
• Willingness to travel for site visits and turnover activities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Renewable energy preconstruction

Utility-scale solar

Battery energy storage

EPC project delivery

Cost estimating

Subcontractor management

Constructability reviews

Risk assessment

Schedule planning

Contract & procurement

Leadership & communication

Excel & estimating tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Estimating/Business

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.