Preconstruction Manager Transmission and Distribution

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 Pre-Construction Manager’s primary responsibility is to lead pre-construction activities in coordination with Developers on RES developed projects and/or other project service functions, including preparing and updating preliminary engineering and construction schedules, conducting pre-construction and progress meetings, ensuring the project aligns with owner requirements and constraints, supporting review of contract exhibits and working with operations, 3rd party engineering, 3rd party construction and owners to move projects seamlessly from RFP through contracting and into construction. The Pre-Construction Manager will communicate, plan, and strategize closely with members of Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Contract and Construction teams.

Requirements

• Learns and understands the project owner's needs, goals, and requirements; and works with the project team to incorporate them into the design and technical specifications.
• Works with business development to establish or maintain exceptional customer relationships. Gathers feedback and track clarifications during design process. Identifies future projects and collaboration opportunities.
• Helps the project team manage the closing process with the project owner.
• Develops the project execution strategy for the proposal. Identifies key subcontractors and personnel needed.
• Leads and manages pre-construction activities on multiple RES developed/3rd party hard bid projects.
• Creates initial engineering and construction schedules and updates and maintains those schedules as required.
• Manages bid prep, scope of work, and review for all bids.
• Works with the contracts team to close construction contracts, with high focus on exhibits and ancillary documentation, including ability to write scopes of work.
• Reviews project constraint matrices and setbacks, drawings, specifications, and other construction documents and communicate issues, accuracy of information, and potential risks.
• Assures potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management.
• Seeks bids and contracting in coordination with project developers/owners for all design engineering services such as 10%, 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC and interconnection related models and drawings.
• Reviews proposal price and schedule with input from the construction operations team and estimating.
• Facilitates incorporation of constructability, logistics solutions, customer expectations, and critical success factors into conceptual design activities.
• Communicates important design, estimating, development, pre-construction, and construction milestones to the project team.
• Tracks and organize project information, documents, and correspondence.
• Documents design and cost changes throughout the pre-construction process.
• Initiates, facilitates and leads pre-construction meetings.
• Assists in developing assumptions, clarifications, exceptions (ACE) documents, as well as risk and opportunity log.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
  
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Acts as an additional point of contact with project owners, third party engineers, and construction related consultants during the pre-construction phase.
• Participates in presentations with potential clients, as required, and assists in reviewing and approving contracts before signing.
• Organizes and participates in site visits to understand the projects' existing site conditions.
• Prepares cash flow deliverables as required.
• Assists the Construction Project Managers with managing the project plan, hosts kick-off, and close out meetings for the project.
• Builds and maintains relationships with subcontractors.
• Seeks bids and contracting for pre-construction related services such as geo-technical investigations, topo/lidar, utility line locations, communications, and project power.
• Functional competencies include building strategic partnerships, attention to detail, customer focused, prioritization, and business acumen.
  
  
  

Safety

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
  
  
  

Leadership

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other construction/technical related required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience in construction and/or engineering field required.
• 2 or more years of knowledge of renewable project layout and engineering and/or construction of HV, MV, and BESS infrastructure required.
• Ability to travel domestically 16-30% required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Highly organized with a strong ability to manage multiple pre-construction activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Can start with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the project using the available resources.
• Ability to manage and problem solve complex technical and commercial issues.
• Approaches problems by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Ability to utilize imaginative and innovative approaches to resolve problems and address potential risks.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Primavera P6 knowledge preferred.
• Skilled in the use of Bluebeam Revu and Google Earth.
  
  
  

Anticipated base salary range: $128,000 - $150,000

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

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement
  
  
  

Physical Requirements And Environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative 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 the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., grasping, gripping, handling, pinching, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, and standing are required.

Frequently: Reading and walking are required.

Constantly: Hearing and vision are required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

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.