Preconstruction Manager - High Voltage & BESS

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Summary

The

Preconstruction Manager

• leads and manages
• preconstruction
• activities
• (battery storage, high-voltage,
• solar)
• from an initial opportunity through to construction kick-off on RES

EPC

opportunities, effectively standing in and acting as the project manager until the opportunity is secured and fully handed over to the selected execution team.

The

Preconstruction Manager

is responsible for

coordinating and interfacing with the business line executives and business development; managing and leading all engineering, estimating,

and procurement activities required to properly and effectively plan the project; working with operations and scheduling to prepare winning execution strategies and schedules; ensuring that the project technical and commercial requirements align with business and owner objectives and constraints; supporting the development of contracts and contract exhibits; and ensuring a seamless transition of projects from the initial proposal phase through contracting and into construction.

The Preconstruction Manager communicates, plans,

and collaborates closely with the executive, business development, proposals, engineering, estimating, procurement, contract, legal, risk, tax,

and construction teams.

This position works closely with all groups in standardizing procedures, methods, and processes leading to the successful kick-off and hand-over of projects

to

• the construction teams. Directly performs the preconstruction management duties on specific projects or hires and manages other Preconstruction Managers to perform those duties.
• This role will be hybrid requiring
• a minimum of
• 3 days in office
• .

Requirements

Project Management

Works

• cross-functionally with engineering, estimating, procurement, contracts, legal, risk, tax, business development,
• and operations to take the project from the RFP phase through to construction kick-off.

Develops

the project execution strategy for the proposal.

Identifies

• key
• stakeholders
• and personnel needed.

Reviews

• proposal price,
• schedule
• and other requisite deliverables
• with input from the construction operations team and
• support stakeholders.

Prepares

• initial construction schedule and cash flow/cancellation
• deliverables as
• required.

Coordinates

• efforts with estimating,
• engineering,
• construction
• and customer/owner to ensure
• accurate
• bidding documents.

Monitors

• design
• scope
• for changes affecting budget,
• schedule
• and construction
• execution.

Identifies

the

cause of changes

and

documents

and

• communicates
• identified
• changes.

Provides

• input and creates
• content for risk reviews, proposal reviews, and management meetings.

Leads

• value engineering and value enhancement efforts as
• required, including
• developing
• items and lists, compiling ideas, and presenting
• information to

the

proposal team.

Reviews

Contracts, Exhibits (

eg

,

scopes of work), engineering packages, estimates and proposal packages to ensure consistency and compliance.

Ensures

• turnover of a project from Preconstruction to Construction is
• appropriately done

with

• the right
• hand-off meetings,
• and all information is transferred to the operations team via

the

Project Kick-off process and Procore.

Participates

• in presentations
• with potential clients, as
• required, and
• assists

in

• reviewing and approving
• contracts before signing.

Works

closely with customers/owners to define project expectations and success goals, including key factors to focus on within the design phase.

Works

• with business development to
• establish
• or maintain excellent
• customer relationships.

Gathers

• feedback and tracks
• clarifications during

the

design process.

Identifies

future projects and collaboration opportunities.

Facilitates

• incorporation of constructability,
• logistics
• solutions, customer expectations, and critical success factors into project programming and conceptual design activities.

Supports

• estimating team members in
• developing or evaluating
• technical design aspects of projects,
• including drawings, specifications,
• and scheduling.
• Supports estimating and engineering project management teams in review and evaluation of subcontractor proposals
• and pricing.

Creates

• assumptions, clarifications,
• exceptions (ACE) documents, and
• risk & opportunity
• log
• as part of the proposal and estimating process.

Develops

and

• leads
• the preparation and presentation of project proposals.

Facilitates

and

• leads
• relevant Stage Gate and executive review/approval meetings.

Acts

as (interim) Project Manager on RES 3rd Party Construction projects until the Project Manager has been assigned.

Tracks

• and organizes
• project information, documents,
• and correspondence.
• Participates in the Project Kick-off process.
• Leads the SG1b RFP Kickoff meetings and prepares the requisite deliverables to guide internal parties for this meeting.

Populates

• and manages
• required documentation in Procore

and

Sharepoint

• .
• Assigns deliverables and
• follows
• up on action items.
• Ensures required resources, supplies, subcontracts, and permits are in place to support mobilization.

Facilitates

• review of drawings, specifications,
• and other construction documents and
• communicates
• issues,

the

accuracy of information, and potential risks.

Acts

as

the

• primary point of contact with project owners, third-party engineers, and consultants during the
• preconstruction
• phase.

Learns

and

• understands
• the project owner's needs, goals, constraints,
• and requirements; works
• with the project team to incorporate them into the design and technical specifications.

Promotes

and

• facilitates
• open communication and issue resolution
• both internally and externally.

Leads

the

• preconstruction
• team in making critical project decisions at the right time to
• maintain
• the project schedule.
• Coordinates, reviews, and
• provides comments on
• design documents.

Manages

• the bidding and contracting of
• preconstruction-related work,
• including geotechnical and geophysical investigation, topographical survey mapping, and utility location/service surveys.

Coordinates

• preconstruction
• site access and site conditions/constructability reviews and reporting.
• Includes compliance with RES safety
• program

for

• preconstruction
• activities.

Follows

• safety and security procedures, determines
• appropriate action,
• reports
• potentially unsafe conditions, and adequately
• uses
• materials and equipment.

Ensures

the

• site is ready for mobilization.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Exhibit RES core values: Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence.

Standardization

Complies

with

• pre-con processes and procedures with Stage-Gate requirements.
• Partners with the project Kick-off process and procedures.

Identifies

areas for continuous improvement of

the

process(es).

Contracts

Assists

in the negotiation of owner contracts

and

• exhibits
• as needed.

Works

with the contracts and legal team to negotiate and close construction contracts, with

a

high focus on exhibits and ancillary documentation, including

the

• ability to
• read and
• write scopes of work.
• Supports procurement and project management teams in negotiating and executing vendor supply
• agreement
• and subcontractor agreements.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Make oneself available to support
• meetings and obligations over
• a wide range of time zones (US

Eastern

to Pacific).

Complies with

Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct,

and Company Policies & Procedures.

Safety

Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• or another construction/technical-related field required
• .
• PMP or similar Project Management Training preferred.
• 3 years or more relevant construction or engineering experience required.
• Ability to travel 5-15% required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Highly organized with a solid
• ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to supervise
• and guide indirect reports as needed.
• Quickly develops an understanding of the project using the available resources.
• Ability to manage
• and problem-
• solve complex technical and commercial issues.
• Approaches problems by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.

Ability to

• utilize
• imaginative and innovative approaches to solve problems and address potential
• risks.

Proven

• positive
• and professional attitude.
• Intimate knowledge of the
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and high voltage substation and transmission line
• construction process across civil, electrical, structural, mechanical, SCADA, controls, fire, security, and commissioning
• scopes. Knowledge of
• solar technical and construction
• processes is
• preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Skilled in the use of Google Earth and GIS software.
• Skilled in use of Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Skilled in the use of Procore

and

Sharepoint

• .
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid is a plus.
• Ability to flex responsibilities based on project resource availability.
• Functional competencies include
• system thinking,
• attention to detail,
• collaboration, prioritization, and responsibility
• /stewardship
• .
• Anticipated base salary range
• : $
• 133,000

• $

• 166,000
• The final
• agreed upon compensation
• is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life

Short and Long Term

Disability

Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness

• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement

Volunteer and Charity Matching

Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts and Wellness programs

Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting

is

required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of

employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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