Preconstruction Manager

Location: Glastonbury, CT

Employment Type: Full-Time

Timing: Immediate

Position Summary

The Preconstruction Manager serves as a member of the project proposal team and the project execution team. The core function of the position is to take ownership of the project execution plan during the bidding phase of projects and to provide continuity to ensure a smooth transition to project execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Award:

• Develop overall execution plan for new renewable power projects.
• Participate in pre-bid site visits.
• Interface with in-house engineers and subcontracted EORs to develop conceptual designs to support proposal efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with major subcontractors.
• Solicit subcontractor bids to support proposals and work with estimators to ensure that subcontractor pricing is accurately reflected in the estimate.
• Work with estimators, proposal managers, schedulers, procurement, engineering, and BD senior leaders to support development of competitive and compelling proposals for new project opportunities.

Post-Award:

• Assist in EPC contract negotiation with primary focus on scope of work and technical exhibits.
• Interface directly with EOR, review design drawings, attend drawing review meetings with EOR and Owner, provide feedback on design and drive design optimization.
• Lead the initial subcontracting process including identifying subcontractors, developing scopes of work, issuing RFPs, reviewing proposals, and negotiating subcontract agreements with support from legal.
• Hand off project to PM and field team to ensure an orderly transition to execution.

Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in Procurement/EPC/Development/Legal, working for a renewable energy EPC contractor strongly preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead subcontracting process from RFP through subcontract execution.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, procurement, manpower planning, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in estimating and understanding of project budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and foster positive business relationships.
• Experience in management of EPC projects.
• Familiar with critical path management scheduling.
• Experience managing people and subcontractors.

Location

• This position is based out of Gemma’s Headquarters in Glastonbury, CT and involves occasional travel to project sites.

Gemma Benefits

• Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
• Company Sponsored Events
• Financial Planning and Savings Resources
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Work Life Balance

About Gemma Power Systems:

Gemma Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power, renewable and industrial industry. Our wide-ranging and comprehensive experience comprises more than 15 GW installed capacity including state-of-the-art combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, industrial and environmental facilities spanning the continental United States.

Additional information about Gemma Power Systems can be found at www.gemmapower.com

Gemma Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification as established under federal, state, or local law.