Senior Pre-Construction Associate - Battery Energy Storage / Renewable Energy

Overview

Manage pre‑construction for utility‑scale BESS and solar projects

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• contract negotiation
• project scheduling
• permitting
• risk assessment
• documentation

Tasks

-Maintain effective communication and schedules with internal project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed and aligned. -Coordinate and contribute to engineering design reviews during late-stage development and provide input regarding feasibility and constructability -Lead and administer meetings with EPC contractors, suppliers, and interconnecting utilities for projects before mobilization -Provide guidance and support to preconstruction stakeholder and junior associates -Serve as the commercial lead for EPC contracting, negotiation, review, and administration, collaborating with Legal, Preconstruction, Finance, and Engineering teams to define the scope of work. Engage with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality ntrol -Support the evaluation of risks on mature project sites, including site visits and data collection -Collaborate with management and development to identify and review project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure all potential issues are addressed proactively. -Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, and reports, and prepare regular progress reports for senior management and stakeholders -Ensure that projects adhere to environmental and safety standards and assist in the development of safety plans and protocols -Take the lead in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and assist in the formation of budgets for mid-to-large scale BESS and/or solar projects -Collaborate with the Engineering and Procurement team to ensure project designs meet technical, vendor, and regulatory requirements, and provide expert reviews on design documents, drawings, and specifications. -Oversee the preparation and submission of permitting applications and compliance documents, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met -Work with Procurement to identify scope gaps before or after the execution of respective contracts -Lead the transition and development of project documentation and permitting from the Development Team to the Construction Team

Requirements

• p.eng
• pmp
• ms project
• primavera
• procore
• energy storage

What You Bring

-Knowledge of regulatory and permitting processes in the energy sector -Strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills -Bachelor's degree in engineering, project or construction management, environmental science, or a related field -Excellent communication and teamwork abilities -3 to 5 years of experience as a project manager or project engineer in the renewable energy sector -Familiarity with energy storage systems and renewable energy technologies is required -Proven track record of managing utility-scale projects, with a preference for previous BESS and Solar experience -Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designations considered an asset -Strong knowledge of MS Project, P6, or Primavera -Proficiency in project management software and tools (Procore)

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About Aypa Power

-The company was established to promote the global shift towards renewable energy. -It specializes in large-scale solar and wind energy projects as well as innovative infrastructure solutions. -It collaborates with utilities, governments, and private enterprises to develop sustainable energy solutions. -The company focuses on projects that enhance communities and economies via clean energy infrastructure. -Its business model is built on innovation, financing, and scaling clean energy solutions. -Projects are designed to meet increasing energy demands while reducing environmental impact.

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