Solar Pre Construction Manager

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Pre-Construction Manager is to lead and manage pre-construction activities from an initial opportunity through to construction kick-off on RES 3rd-party construction opportunities, effectively standing in and acting as the project manager until the opportunity is secured and fully handed over to the selected execution team. Duties of the Pre-Construction Manager include coordinating and interfacing with the business line executives and business development; managing and leading all engineering, estimating and procurement activities required to properly and effectively plan the project; working with operations and scheduling to prepare winning execution strategies and schedules; ensuring that the project technical and commercial requirements align with business and owner objectives and constraints; supporting the development of contracts and contract exhibits; and ensuring a seamless transition of projects from the initial proposal phase through contracting and into construction. The Pre-Construction Manager communicates, plans and collaborates closely with the executive, business development, proposals, engineering, estimating, procurement, contract, legal, risk, tax and construction teams. This position works closely with all groups in standardizing procedures, methods, and processes leading to the successful kick-off and hand-over of projects to the construction teams. Directly performs the pre-construction management duties on specific projects or hires and manages other Pre-Construction Managers to perform those duties.

Requirements:

• Develop the project execution strategy for the proposal. Identify key subcontractors and personnel needed.
• Actively participates in the Project Kick-off process.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, estimating, procurement, contracts, legal, risk, tax, business development and operations to take the project from the RFP phase through to construction kick-off.
• Lead the pre-construction team in making critical project decisions at the right time to maintain the project schedule.
• Project Kick-off process and procedures.
• Coordinate efforts with construction project teams, estimating and customer/owner as appropriate to ensure accurate bidding documents.
• Work closely with customers/owners to define project expectations and success goals, including key factors to focus on within the design phase.
• Prepare initial construction schedule and cash flow deliverables as required.
• Work with the contracts and legal team to negotiate and close construction contracts, with high focus on exhibits and ancillary documentation, including ability to write scopes of work.
• Provide input and create content for risk reviews, proposal reviews, and management meetings.
• Work with business development to establish or maintain exceptional customer relationships. Gather feedback and track clarifications during design process. Identify future projects and collaboration opportunities.
• Promote and facilitate open communication and issue resolution.
• Assigns deliverables and follows up on action items.
• Act as (interim) Project Manager on RES 3rd Party Construction projects until the Project Manager has been assigned.
• Coordinate pre-construction site access and site conditions/constructability reviews and reporting.
• Manage the bidding and contracting of pre-construction related work including geotechnical and geophysical investigation, topographical survey mapping, and utility location/service surveys.
• Facilitate review of drawings, specifications and other construction documents and communicate issues, accuracy of information, and potential risks.
• Facilitate and lead relevant Stage Gate and executive review/approval meetings.
• Coordinate, review, and submit design documents to the project owner and independent engineers.
• Learn and understand the project owner's needs, goals, constraints and requirements; work with the project team to incorporate them into the design and technical specifications.
• Facilitate incorporation of constructability, logistics solutions, customer expectations, and critical success factors, into project programming and conceptual design activities.
• Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule. Identify cause of changes; document and communicate identified changes.
• Ensures required resources, supplies, subcontracts, and permits are in place to support mobilization.
• Support estimating team members in development or evaluation of technical design aspects of projects including drawings, specifications and scheduling.
• Ensure site is ready for mobilization.
• Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action, report potentially unsafe conditions and use materials and equipment properly.
• Pre-con processes and procedures and compliance with Stage Gate requirements
• Participate in presentation with potential clients, as required, and assist in the review and approval of contracts before signing.
• Assist in the negotiation of owner contracts as needed.
• Track and organize project information, documents and correspondence.
• Write/review scopes of work and bid packages prior to being sent to subcontractors.
• Create assumptions, clarifications, and exceptions (ACE) documents, as well as risk & opportunity log.
• Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts as required, including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to proposal team.
• Develop and/or lead the preparation and presentation of project proposals.
• Ensure turnover of a project from Pre-Construction to Construction is done properly with appropriate hand off meetings and all information is transferred to the operations team via Project Kick-off process and Procore.
• Act as primary point of contact with project owners, third party engineers, and consultants during the pre-construction phase.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement of process(es).
• Populate and manage required documentation in Procore.
• Review proposal price and schedule with input from the construction operations team and estimating.

Qualifications:

• Highly organized with a strong ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with a sense of urgency.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite programs, including Microsoft Project.
• Ability to supervise direct reports.
• Quickly develops an understanding of the project using the available resources.
• Skilled in use of Google Earth and/or GIS software.
• Ability to manage and problem solve complex technical and commercial issues.
• Ability to utilize imaginative and innovative approaches to solve problems and address potential risks.
• Must have 2+ years of experience in wind, Solar and T&D projects with strong background in engineering and EPC construction.
• Ability to flex responsibilities based on project resource availability
• Skilled in use of Procore a plus.
• Proven positive and professional attitude.
• Must have 5+ years relevant construction experience, or equivalent position on relevant and comparable construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (equivalent is 8 years) in engineering or construction-related field required.
• Approaches problems by using a logical, systematic and sequential approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Anticipated base salary range: $105,000 - $135,000

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representatives of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Occasionally: Carrying, climbing, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, lifting, reaching, and stooping

Frequently: Standing and walking

Constantly: Reading, vision, repetitive motions, and sitting

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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