The Sr. Pre-Construction Project Manager will assist the Pre-Construction team and serve as the project manager during the pre-construction phase of DSD solar projects awarded. The Project Manager will have extensive field level construction, project take-off, estimating and project management experience as it relates to the construction of solar and energy storage projects in the US solar industry with a willingness to prepare projects for construction while not being engaged after mobilization. The candidate for this role will be a collaborative team player with exceptional communication skills and can work autonomously and self-directed. This position will report to the Director of Pre-Construction.

Essential Responsibilities: As the Project Manager, you will manage the estimating and execution for the design and build out of commercial solar projects with a focus on the following aspects:

• Manage project from award to construction handoff from a constructability standpoint.
• Review RFP docs, PPA contracts, Client Requirements for project cost and schedule considerations.
• Prepare schedules for all projects from pre-award to project handoff.
• Prep and execute EPC work authorizations and work with construction team on long lead item orders.
• Work with development, origination, engineering estimating and EPC to understand and define scope, all costs, schedules and contract parameters.
• Work with department leads to incorporate project site visits for EPC’s, construction manager, client representative (local site personnel).
• Work with department leads, project coordination and estimating to build bid packages, collate bids and EPC selection, strategy, and relationships.
• Work with estimation team to incorporate all placeholders and project variables to finalize budget and present to business as appropriate for contract/work authorization execution. Work with development and origination to understand development costs, fees and utility costs.
• Review valuation based on project inputs and understand hurdle levels based on previous budgets and business standards.
• Work with estimation team to provide visibility on up-to-date costs in DSD platforms and be able to effectively communicate schedule associated risks, outstanding development tasks and construction complications that can impact cost at DSD investment committee meetings.
• Manage to multiple deadlines, included but not limited to internal, customer and third-party requirements.
• Work with procurement, construction teams and EPC to identify early procurement items, project payment milestones for procurement and otherwise.
• Work with estimation team to refresh cost estimates as needed.
• Working with development, other stakeholders and department leads to update execution strategies and monitor schedule constraints based on what is currently being constructed in the field.
• Regularly report to manager on project updates.
• Develop new tools and collaborate on process improvement to increase the efficiency of DSD operations.

Qualifications/Requirements/Desired Characteristics:

• Site level construction experience with a keen ability to leverage experience to advise design and development teams on overall constructability of the project.
• Exceptional Communication Skills.
• Project management experience in the solar industry.
• Ability to work remotely, independently, be a self-starter and in calibration with multi-time zone colleagues.
• General construction experience.
• High level of project construction knowledge of solar and energy storage, design, and installation standards across all project types inclusive of subcontractor relationships.
• Ability to travel.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field with 7-10 years of experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills in project planning software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Estimating Software, Salesforce and Procore.)
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Project management, estimating or other experience in power generation industries.
• Financial forecasting experience.

Additional Eligibility Requirement DSD will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. 

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DSD Renewables (DSD) is a renewable energy solutions platform enabling a more sustainable future by deploying and operating renewable energy solutions, making solar, storage, and EV charging infrastructure more accessible to commercial, industrial, and municipal partners. With in-house expertise, a broad scope of capabilities, and the proprietary DSD Connect Platform, our team provides resources to industry partners and customers across the US, accelerating the deployment and scale of renewable energy to meet aggressive sustainability and net-zero goals. To learn more, visit DSDRenewables.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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