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Project Manager, Preconstruction

Apex Clean Energy


Job Location:

Charlottesville, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Project Manager Preconstruction will manage the preconstruction phases of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Reporting to the Director of Preconstruction in the Engineering & Construction department the Project Manager will be responsible for the early to late-stage activities including managing project schedules project budgets stakeholder communication constructability reviews risk analysis and change management. This is an exciting opportunity to provide mid-stage project support to our growing and continue to elevate Apexs reputation a leader within the renewable energy industry amplify project efforts and help realize this position you will manage multiple renewable energy projects with competing deadlines and resources. 

Our ideal candidate will have experience managing contract requirements stakeholder relations project deliverables as well as establishing and monitoring performance metrics project schedules risk profiles and cost-performances. The candidate for this position should be collaborative and capable of working in a fast-paced environment and should be familiar with project management techniques and software.

The right candidate will be a hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects from a variety of angles. This position requires equally excellent communication and technical skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure multitask and be flexible about shifting priorities. A passion for renewable energy is a must.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage the project schedules from early-stage development through hand off at late-stage development
  • Manage the early phase of the projects within the budget and schedule approved by management
  • Manage the projects advancement and coordinates with project stakeholders to ensure a successful project hand off with Execution Project Management team
  • Manage EPC RFP process coordinating with bidders leading Q&A sessions shortlisting and recommending project awards
  • Leading coordination with utilities after Interconnection Agreement execution managing milestone schedule and spends
  • Manage constructability reviews risk analysis and change management
  • Manage projects using industry standard project management tools
  • Always ensure high work quality and safe work practices
  • Drive compliance with all internal company policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management advanced degree is preferred
  • At least 5-years of related engineering or project management experience experience working for an EPC firm or renewable energy company
  • Experience managing pre-construction of multiple renewable energy projects is preferred
  • Experience with project controls for early-stage industrial engineering procurement and pre-construction is required
  • Must have sufficient training in project management techniques
  • Able to read write understand and speak English proficiently
  • High standard of integrity and reliability
  • Working knowledge of the standardized project management processes and tools
  • Working knowledge of project scheduling concepts and techniques
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects
  • Strong track record of successful collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Creative problem-solving skills matched with strength in executing under pressure and with continuous change
  • A proven ability to provide efficient timely and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders
  • Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership initiative and accountability
  • Willingness to travel 20-30%
  • Employee is frequently required to walk in fields and other uneven terrain. The employee is also occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl
  • The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Able to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville VA

Additional Information :

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How Youll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders we believe theres always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad best-in-class range of benefits.

  • A mission-driven energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
  • A respect for and celebration of individuality differences and uniqueness
  • Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
  • Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning hands-on experience and mentorship
  • Training strategies and tools to support your personal and professional growth
  • Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
  • Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
  • Base and bonus commensurate with experience
  • Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
  • Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans dental and vision insurance plans short-term and long-term disability group life insurance 401(k) corporate matching flexible spending arrangements company paid parking and cell phone fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewab ... View more

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