Preconstruction Project Manager

OneEnergy Renewables; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off six weeks/year

Volunteer Time Off Program

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) matching retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables in Seattle is seeking a Preconstruction Project Manager to lead projects from mid-stage development to construction readiness, forecast costs, and coordinate engineering, procurement, and EPC activities. You’ll partner across Development, Engineering, Accounting, Financial Planning, and Legal to deliver ready-to-build plans.

The role requires 5+ years in solar development/construction, ABET-credited degree, and strong leadership; proficiency with MS Office; willingness to

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a related Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university, preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in solar project development, engineering, and/or construction.
• Deep understanding of all aspects of solar development process, design implementation and construction cycles.
• FAA Drone License preferred.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft program suite, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update detailed CAPEX estimates throughout the development phase to support viability assessments and bids.
• Initiate, advance, and review design and engineering work; review for constructability and cost efficiency.
• Maintain project databases for schedule, cost, risk, and equipment selections.
• Guide EPC contractor selection, outreach, bidding, contracting, and RFP processes.
• Prepare commercial investment decisions and seek management approvals.
• Assist or lead portfolio forecasts for bulk equipment purchases.
• Inform mid and long-term delivery forecasts and cash-flow planning.
• Coordinate external due diligence with lenders, engineers, banks, and clients.
• Conduct desktop and field constructability reviews for feasibility.
• Improve Preconstruction systems and CAPEX tools; maintain cost databases.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering (ABET)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments.Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

About the role

The Preconstruction Project Manager’s prime responsibility is to lead assigned projects from mid-stage development to construction readiness and handover to the Delivery Project Manager. The role is responsible for determining project cost and advancing of all other pertinent project aspects in order to commence construction at a targeted date. Such aspects include the necessary engineering efforts, procurement initiation of long lead time equipment, EPC contractor outreach, pricing support to clients and utilities, contracting, and risk management and mitigation until the start of construction.

The Preconstruction Project Manager is ultimately responsible for accurately forecasting project cost in support of commercial decision making until handover to the Delivery Project Manager. Successful candidates demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and ownership while building effective partnerships across Development, Engineering, Accounting, Financial Planning, and Legal teams. They are skilled communicators who can align diverse stakeholders, navigate complex internal and external relationships, drive decision-making, and lead cross-functional teams toward shared objectives and construction readiness.

What you’ll do

• Produce and update detailed CAPEX estimates throughout the development phase of a project to support commercial viability assessments, power purchase agreement bid proposals, asset purchase agreements, and other new business development activities.
• Initiate, advance, and review design and engineering work in coordination with the project engineers and the rest of the project team. Review completed design sets with regards to constructability, cost efficiency, compliance, and equipment selection.
• Maintain project-specific database in all aspects, including schedule, cost, risk, and equipment selections to inform corporate cashflow and lending plans.
• Guide EPC contractor selection, outreach, bidding, and contracting. Lead labor and material Request for Proposal (RFP) processes. Support quoting requests with OneEnergy Procurement team as well as external third parties as necessary. Negotiate vendor and EPC contracts.
• Prepare commercial high-stake and top-dollar investment decisions in co-operation with the project team. Advance team inputs, manage and prepare for approval requests, and present in front of the management team.
• Assist or lead project portfolio forecasts in support of strategic bulk equipment purchases. Assist or lead efforts to obtain management team approval of purchase decisions.
• Inform and provide continuing updates to mid and long-term project delivery forecasts. Provide additional information as needed to support corporate cash-flow planning.
• Function as team‑lead for external due diligence efforts by lenders, engineering consultants, banks, and clients. Co‑ordinate timely and accurate responses and present diligence progress and details during coordination meetings.
• Conduct desktop and field‑based constructability reviews to evaluate project feasibility and readiness for construction.
• Build or improve Preconstruction systems and processes, including:
• Improvement and maintenance of CAPEX estimating tools
• Maintenance of database containing general cost assumptions, labor cost dependent on market, equipment cost, preferred contractor and contractor pricing, etc.
• Equipment, vendor, and market research and insight. Mine data from existing projects and processing to maintain database of labor, equipment, and EPC cost.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a related Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university, preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in solar project development, engineering, and/or construction.
• Deep understanding of all aspects of solar development process, design implementation and construction cycles.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft program suite, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Strong acumen for business development and commercial negotiations.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience in technical equipment review.
• FAA Drone License preferred.
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem‑solving
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and values opportunities to support local communities through company-sponsored Volunteer Time Off and community engagement programs.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.
• A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one‑another accountable.

Compensation:

Base Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 annually, negotiable based on professional experience.

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage,401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

• Paid Time Off (six weeks/year)
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• comprehensive medical coverage
• 401(k) matching retirement plan
• life insurance
• wellness incentives

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups,and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry,citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.