Renewable Energy Preconstruction Manager – Budgets & Contracts

Orsted Germany; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ørsted in Austin, TX seeks a Procurement & Preconstruction leader to drive planning, estimating and commercial readiness for utility-scale renewables. You will coordinate across Engineering, Development, Finance, and Construction to position projects for successful FID and delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and data-driven decision making to ensure competitive and executable projects in a dynamic energy market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a engineering, construction management, economics, finance or related field.
• Experience with renewable energy projects, construction processes, budgeting, and procurement contracts.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital expenditure budgets, project estimates, spend forecasts and schedules across development/preconstruction.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, development and finance to align technical solutions with commercial objectives.
• Evaluate EPC proposals and support contractor selection through bid evaluation processes.
• Lead negotiation and execution of EPC contracts aligned with milestones and investment timelines.
• Prepare budget, schedule and forecasting recommendations to support approvals and investment decisions.
• Identify and mitigate preconstruction risks related to permitting, supply chain, labour, site conditions, and constructability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Other relevant degree

Job description

Ørsted in Austin, TX seeks a Procurement & Preconstruction leader to drive planning, estimating and commercial readiness for utility-scale renewables. You will coordinate across Engineering, Development, Finance, and Construction to position projects for successful FID and delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and data-driven decision making to ensure competitive and executable projects in a dynamic energy market.