What are the responsibilities and job description for the MARS Energy Development - Preconstruction Manager (Rocklin, CA) position at Mars Energy Development?
MARS Energy Development is a leading Commercial Solar EPC partner specializing in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
We pride ourselves on driving renewable energy adoption by developing high-quality solar projects tailored to meet our clients' unique needs.
Position Overview:
The Pre-Construction Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the transition of solar projects from initial concept to construction readiness.
This position requires a dynamic individual capable of overseeing multiple projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages scope, schedule, and budgets for multiple projects from LOI signing to closeout.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all projects in pre-construction pipeline.
- Coordinates site surveys and verifies electrical infrastructure.
- Facilitates onsite meetings with clients and installation partners.
- Develops project schedules, contracts, and specifications to meet customer needs and compliance standards.
- Issues purchase orders, negotiates vendor pricing, and reviews invoices.
- Schedules subcontractors and coordinates materials, inspections, and equipment.
- Provides weekly updates to investors, ensures milestone documentation, and maintains positive relationships to drive project timelines.
- Manages closeout documentation to meet funding requirements.
- Coordinates interconnection upgrades and work with utilities to schedule necessary infrastructure changes.
- Generates and manage RFIs, ASIs, and submittals.
- Collaborates with developers to secure underwriting documents and approvals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
- Ability to travel (up to 5%). Access to company vehicle fleet.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in project management or pre-construction, preferably in the solar or renewable energy industry.
- In-depth knowledge of utility interconnection processes, permitting, and commercial solar project requirements.
- Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and solar-specific design software (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst).
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
- Experience negotiating contracts, vendor pricing, and managing project budgets.
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations affecting commercial solar installations.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401k, up to 3% match
- Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
