Pre-Construction Manager (Utility-Scale IPP)

• Review and validate EPC baseline schedules and critical path assumptions
• Identify schedule risks related to permitting, interconnection, procurement, and site constraints
• Develop mitigation strategies for long-lead items and execution risks
• Track key pre-construction milestones leading to NTP and financial close

• Facilitate Engineering meetings with internal and external engineers and project management teams prior to EPC Contract execution and handoff to Execution Project Managers.
• Coordinate constructability reviews of civil, structural, electrical, tracker, and HV/MV designs
• Ensure designs align with EPC execution strategies and site conditions
• Review design assumptions for cost, schedule, and risk impacts
• Support optimization of layouts, access roads, grading limits, and staging areas

• Coordinate and manage all RFPs for EPC selections with support from Development, Finance, and Execution teams.
• Lead LNTP negotiations with support of legal and commercial contracting team
• Manage all pre-NTP budgets and cashflows
• Support procurement strategies and procurement team for all Owner Furnished equipment
• Review EPC subcontracting plans and supplier selections
• Assist with EPC contract exhibits related to scope, schedule, assumptions, and risk allocation
• Support negotiation of construction-related commercial terms as needed

• Coordinate with Development on AHJ and utility requirements impacting construction
• Identify constructability and schedule impacts from permit conditions and interconnection agreements
• Support responses to utility and agency comments affecting construction scope or timing
• Track, manage, and execute on late-stage development deliverables for company acquired projects.

Handoff to Construction

• Prepare and document pre-construction assumptions, risks, and mitigation plans
• Lead or support project handoff meetings to internal construction teams
• Provide ongoing support through early construction phases as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience delivering utility-scale solar projects or direct Pre-Construction experience
• Strong background in pre-construction, construction management, and EPC oversight
• Experience reviewing EPC schedules, estimates, and execution plans
• Understanding of owner-side project development and financing processes

• Experience working for an IPP, owner, or developer-owner
• Exposure to lender technical advisor or independent engineer processes
• Experience with HV/MV systems, substations, and transmission-level interconnection
• Familiarity with solar + storage projects

• Owner-mindset with strong risk identification and mitigation skills
• Ability to challenge EPC assumptions constructively
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
• Financial and schedule literacy with attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple projects through pre-NTP phases

Up to 30%, depending on project phase and location

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Opportunity to work with an innovative and mission-driven company.
• Career growth and development opportunities in a fast-growing company and industry.