Preconstruction Manager - Utility-Scale Solar & Storage

Consigli Construction Co.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will develop estimates, coordinate design reviews, support proposals, and ensure a smooth handoff to execution, partnering with engineering teams and EORs.

The role requires 8+ years in preconstruction or estimating for renewables, strong cost control, and travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in preconstruction, estimating, PM or commercial roles for utility-scale renewables
• Experience developing estimates and proposals for utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects, including substations and grid interconnection
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Renewable energy preconstruction

Utility-scale solar & BESS

Cost estimating

Proposal development

Subcontractor management

Constructability reviews

Risk assessment

Schedule planning

Communication & leadership

Excel proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Excel

HCSS

InEight

Sage Estimating

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

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

You will develop estimates, coordinate design reviews, support proposals, and ensure a smooth handoff to execution, partnering with engineering teams and EORs.

The role requires 8+ years in preconstruction or estimating for renewables, strong cost control, and travel to project sites.