Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States. We partner with the worlds largest real estate companies to develop install and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.
To date Solar Landscape has deployed over 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energys Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.
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About The Role
We are seeking a detailoriented and strategic Preconstruction Manager to join our this role you will lead and manage all preconstruction activities for our solar projectsfrom initial planning and budgeting to procurement strategy scheduling risk assessment and project controls. Youll serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders bringing both technical expertise and leadership to ensure projects are set up for successful .
Responsibilities
Assumes ownership of a portfolio of projects from Business Development.
Manages all Project Management aspects of the projects from handoff through submission of construction permits.
Manages and acquires all nonministerial permits to include zoning planning environmental etc.
Coordinates with Project Controls to create schedules for a project/portfolio as they are awarded. Manages project schedule for project portfolios including shifting resources to ensure all dates are met.
Ensure all preconstruction site visits are completed and required information is obtained.
Assists Engineering team in decisions and development of the project design to be compliant with Company and Customer requirements.
Develop and execute Subcontractor and Engineering RFPs manage Subcontractors for all activities related to a projects feasibility.
Participates in weekly Client meetings responds and/or relays preconstruction project tasks to the engineering team.
Process submittals and RFIs as required.
Manages all aspects of budgets including scope schedule and cost in support of Business and Project Development with inputs from project controls on forecasting; prepare estimates for clients including initial scope of work and cost breakdowns.
Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis particularly regarding engineering procurement schedule and cost forecasting.
Assists the Business Development team by providing all preconstruction technical support required to respond to all requests for proposals which include technical review and PPA or EPC contract review.
Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field of study.
5 years construction experience and/or engineering background in Solar.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software) Microsoft Project Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent pdf editor.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective Negotiation skills.
Knowledge of behindthemeter and Utility interconnections.
Understanding of Purchase Order Subcontract PPA EPC Contracts and Project accounting.
Organization and communication skills.
Detailoriented selfstarter.
Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
Valid Drivers License; must be willing to travel to various job sites.
Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
Authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis.
Benefits and Perks
Solar Landscapes company culture is second to none.
Our employees combine our mission grit and drive with a rebels attitude that is changing the industry:
Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park our stateoftheart office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.
Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a fulltime inhouse chef cooking daily farmtotable meals using locally sourced organic food.
Also included for employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employermatch; health dental & vision insurance flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks coffee volunteer opportunities company outings and more!
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