Senior Pre-Construction Manager — Remote Renewable Projects

Pattern Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Family care benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead planning for utility-scale wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects as they move toward construction readiness.

The role requires 10+ years in construction planning/pre-construction with strong estimating, cost analysis, and cross-disciplinary coordination, plus willingness to travel across North America and potentially relocate to San Diego.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction planning or pre-construction
• 5+ years renewable power experience in pre-construction
• Knowledge of basic engineering concepts in renewable energy facilities
• Knowledge in engineering and cost estimating of utility-scale energy storage projects
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning for utility-scale wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects, including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, constructability review, and construction-readiness planning.
• Develop EPC cost estimates, budget forecasts, cash flows, and milestone schedules to support project development and execution planning.
• Coordinate preliminary engineering and inputs from geotechnical, civil, structural, electrical, transmission, and major equipment suppliers.
• Review development, engineering, and construction documents for completeness and alignment with project agreements and permits.
• Develop project contracting and bid strategies with Capital Procurement and stakeholders.
• Lead RFP development and administration for contractors and vendors, including bid packages and scope clarification.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor proposals using technical, commercial, schedule, risk, and scope-compliance criteria.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to review bid packages, submittals, and key preconstruction decisions.
• Provide construction planning support through early mobilization and transition from development to execution.
• Manage turnover from preconstruction to construction execution with clear documentation of scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Pre-construction planning

Estimating

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction

Tools

Primivera

InEight Estimate

Job description

Pattern Energy is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead planning for utility-scale wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects as they move toward construction readiness.

The role requires 10+ years in construction planning/pre-construction with strong estimating, cost analysis, and cross-disciplinary coordination, plus willingness to travel across North America and potentially relocate to San Diego.