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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 3, 2026
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Job Description
Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition.
Key Responsibilities
- Join a team shaping the future of clean energy. The Senior Preconstruction Project Manager leads preconstruction activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects from early-stage development through execution readiness and EPC agreement completion. This highly visible role partners across Development, Development Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Construction, Finance, and external EPC contractors to establish executable scope, cost, schedule, procurement, and risk strategies.
- As a trusted project leader, you will help drive investment-quality decisions, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and ensure a seamless transition from development into construction execution. This position offers the opportunity to influence large-scale renewable energy projects, collaborate with experienced industry professionals, and contribute to the growth of a more sustainable future.
- We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about renewable energy, problem-solving, and delivering successful project outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline required.
- Significant professional experience in renewable energy project development, preconstruction, estimating, engineering, procurement, construction, or project management. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated understanding of the utility-scale project lifecycle, including feasibility, permitting, entitlements, design, interconnection, procurement, EPC contracting, and construction execution.
- Experience supporting EPC solicitations, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, cost reviews, and project risk assessments.
- Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems, including major equipment and applicable technical considerations.
- Ability to develop and interpret project schedules, cost estimates, bid comparisons, risk registers, and executive-level project reporting.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to thrive in dynamic and time-sensitive environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, Procore, Quickbase, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam, or comparable tools.
- Experience working across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects in a matrixed organization.
- Experience with domestic content requirements and prevailing wage and apprenticeship considerations.
- Experience leading project teams, mentoring colleagues, or guiding cross-functional initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to improve preconstruction, procurement, contracting, or project-controls processes.
- The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $118,500 and $148,325/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
- Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is
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