Senior Preconstruction Manager

Description

• Aid in the development of comprehensive project execution plans, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage expectations with clients to ensure project success while forging lasting relationships with the client to promote repeat business.
• Lead the drafting efforts for Owner requested LNTP’s.
• Participate in commercial negotiations with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to aid in securing favorable terms and pricing for project materials and services.
• Engage with local AHJs to understand requirements and present Qcells as a partner of the community.
• Have insight to highlight key risk factors and provide and deliver best EPC cost estimates;
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, engineers, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate communication and ensure project alignment.
• Mentor and coach preconstruction managers to foster their professional growth and development, providing regular feedback and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Ensure proper coordination with the Estimating department to ensure all activities and deliverables are being completed within the parameters of the project schedule and requirements.
• Work with internal departments such as Procurement, Engineering, Legal, EHSQ, Project Finance, Development, PMO, Systems Integration, Sales, among others to ensure alignment on project needs, expectations, and constraints.
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Lead and manage multiple preconstruction managers through the preconstruction life-cycle of Projects fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Collaborate with legal, contract managers, and other departments to ensure contract deliverables are being completed and within the project schedule.
• Serve as a support system for individual preconstruction managers to help them resolve conflicts or disputes within internal teams or with external stakeholders, fostering positive working relationships and maintaining project momentum.
• Provide input on project schedules and provide insight on durations and relationships of activities.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in engineering or another related field is highly preferred;
• Ability to manage and lead large technical organizations, including significant experience managing numerous suppliers and contractors;
• Strong team player with high degree of professionalism in which one conducts self at all times;
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related field is preferred;
• Travel: up to 25% as needed
• Understanding of solar module manufacturing and O&M experience is a plus;
• Experience working with project developers and understanding of the RFP process;
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally;
• Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization;
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred;
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• EPC Contract Management
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Demonstrated track record of initiating programs that lead to significant cost reduction and/or performance improvement;
• Solid experience with current solar EPC tools and processes, and remain current on best practices and trends in the industry;
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in solar development;
• Have both long-term strategic perspective and near-term action orientation, strong desire to continuously improve and push limits;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Extensive track record of successfully designing and building large scale solar power plants preferably in the Americas, and a demonstrated track record of delivering results;
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of all phases of the renewables power plant development, including engineering, procurement, and construction and project management;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, construction, or related industry;

Benefits

• Regular professional, office business setting

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance