Preconstruction PM - Renewable Energy (Flexible Hours)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Parking

Cell phone allowance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. seeks a Project Manager, Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

You will manage schedules, budgets, stakeholder communications, constructability reviews, risk analysis, and change management, reporting to the Director of Preconstruction in the Engineering & Construction department. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external bidders, ensuring on-time handoffs, and supporting multiple projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering or project management experience.
• Experience managing pre-construction of multiple renewable energy projects.
• Experience with project controls for early-stage industrial engineering, procurement, and pre-construction.
• Must have sufficient training in project management techniques.
• Able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently.
• Willingness to travel 20-30%.
• Able to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project schedules from early-stage development through hand off at late-stage development.
• Manage the early phase of the projects within the budget and schedule approved by management.
• Manage the projects’ advancement and coordinates with project stakeholders to ensure a successful project hand off with Execution Project Management team.
• Manage EPC RFP process, coordinating with bidders, leading Q&A sessions, shortlisting, and recommending project awards.
• Leading coordination with utilities after Interconnection Agreement execution, managing milestone schedule and spends.
• Manage constructability reviews, risk analysis, and change management.
• Manage projects using industry standard project management tools.
• Always ensure high work quality and safe work practices.
• Drive compliance with all internal company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk analysis

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. seeks a Project Manager, Preconstruction to lead the preconstruction activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

You will manage schedules, budgets, stakeholder communications, constructability reviews, risk analysis, and change management, reporting to the Director of Preconstruction in the Engineering & Construction department. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external bidders, ensuring on-time handoffs, and supporting multiple projects