Preconstruction Manager: Utility-Scale Solar & Storage

Consigli Construction Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction Co. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead pursuit strategy and ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to execution on utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, and grid interconnection projects.

You will develop and refine estimates, assess risks, coordinate design reviews, and support proposal development with Operations and Project Controls. Strong Excel and estimating software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent construction-related experience.
• 8+ years in preconstruction, estimating, PM, or commercial roles in energy/infrastructure.
• Experience developing utility-scale solar/BESS estimates and proposals.
• Understanding of EPC work breakdowns, labor, procurement, and costs.
• Ability to translate technical drawings into cost/schedule/risk items.
• Experience leading subcontractor outreach and VE activities.
• Familiarity with EPC contracts and risk allocation.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management.
• Proficient with Excel and estimating software suites.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction from qualification to turnover.
• Develop estimates for solar, BESS, substations, interconnection.
• Maintain basis of estimate with quantities, pricing, contingencies.
• Review owner requirements withEngineering and EORs.
• Develop bid packages and subcontractor responsibilities.
• Support subcontractor outreach, bids, and market evaluations.
• Lead value engineering to improve cost and performance.
• Create preconstruction schedules and procurement strategies.
• Maintain risk/opportunity registers and compliance.
• Lead proposal development, clarifications, exclusions.
• Coordinate turnover activities and project commitments.
• Capture lessons learned and update estimating standards.

Skills

Renewable energy preconstruction and估计

Utility-scale solar and BESS

EPC project delivery

Cost estimating and proposal

Scope development and subs

Constructability reviews

Risk assessment and analysis

Schedule planning

Contract and procurement coordination

Communication and leadership

Advanced Excel & estimating software

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Estimating, Business, or related field

Tools

HCSS

InEight

Sage Estimating

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Other estimating software

Job description

Consigli Construction Co. is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead pursuit strategy and ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to execution on utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, and grid interconnection projects.

You will develop and refine estimates, assess risks, coordinate design reviews, and support proposal development with Operations and Project Controls. Strong Excel and estimating software skills are essential.