As the Assistant Preconstruction Manager, you will be a key member of the EPC team and help build an effective, scalable procurement infrastructure by managing construction-related subcontract and services engagements from preconstruction through project execution.
Why You Should Apply:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid opportunity
- Learning and development plan
Responsibilities:
- Review and collaborate on estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction) with the internal engineering team and external experts.
- Network with potential EPC partners, identify right EPCs for projects
- Prepare RFP bid packages and coordinate the bidding process, including Q&A and site visits.
- Review and descope RFP bids, including assuring that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated.
- Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy on the approach to the project
- Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management
- Review contracts and major purchase orders for compliance with the documents and the budget.
- Coordinate and assure that a construction schedule has been developed for each project.
- Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction project
- Organize and lead the transition meeting between the development and the construction team
- Visit potential projects to verify site conditions, meet with prospective bidders, meet with landowners, etc.
- Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules.
- Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into the subcontractor database.
- Meeting with AHJs and utilities to understand the path to permission to operate. Identify key risks and mitigate prior to EPC Contract execution.
- Support sales and development in providing constructability analysis
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain management, or logistics preferred.
- Renewable energy industry experience preferred
- 2+ years of experience in the following areas: Estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, and client relationship
- Success in managing the pre construction process for major, complex projects.
- Using procurement software and databases
- In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
- Must have previous experience as a Procurement manager and/or Preconstruction manager
