Preconstruction Manager (Utility-Scale Solar & Energy Storage)
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationAlbany, New York, United States
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentFulltime
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 4, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live2h ago
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Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Estimating, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
8+ years of progressive preconstruction, estimating, project management, or commercial experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy, power, or infrastructure projects
Experience developing estimates and proposals for utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects, including substations and grid interconnection scope
Strong understanding of renewable EPC work breakdowns, labor productivity, subcontractor scopes, equipment procurement, logistics, commissioning, and project indirect costs
Ability to review civil, structural, electrical, and controls documentation and translate technical requirements into cost, schedule, scope, and risk considerations
Experience leading subcontractor outreach, scope reviews, estimate reconciliation, value engineering, and proposal development
Understanding of EPC contracts, owner requirements, allowances, contingencies, escalation, change management, and risk allocation
Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced experience with Excel and construction management platforms such as HCSS, InEight, Sage Estimating, Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar systems
Ability to travel for site visits, owner meetings, bidder engagement, and project turnover activities
Skills
Excel
HCSS
InEight
Sage Estimating
Procore
Bluebeam
Primavera P6
Employment Type: Full-Time
Legal
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
About the role
Division: Arch Energy
Department: Arch Energy
Reports to:
Supervisory Duties: No
The Preconstruction Manager leads pursuit strategy and preconstruction activities for utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), substation, and grid interconnection projects. This role is responsible for developing estimates, evaluating project risks, coordinating design reviews, supporting proposal development, and ensuring a successful transition from preconstruction to execution.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
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Lead preconstruction efforts from opportunity qualification through proposal, negotiation, award, and project turnover.
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Coordinate conceptual through final estimates for solar, BESS, substation, transmission/interconnection, SCADA, commissioning, and related project scopes.
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Develop and maintain the basis of estimate, including quantities, labor assumptions, pricing, contingencies, schedule impacts, and exclusions.
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Partner with Engineering and EORs to review owner requirements, drawings, studies, specifications, and constructability considerations.
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Develop bid packages, scope matrices, and subcontractor responsibilities.
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Support subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid leveling, quote analysis, and market evaluations.
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Lead value engineering efforts to improve cost, schedule, constructability, and project performance.
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Develop preconstruction schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans with Operations and Project Controls.
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Maintain project risk and opportunity registers and evaluate commercial and contractual requirements.
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Lead proposal development, scope narratives, clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, and leadership review presentations.
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Coordinate project turnover activities, including estimate assumptions, procurement strategies, risk items, and project commitments.
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Capture lessons learned and maintain estimating standards, cost databases, and best practices.
Key Skills
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Renewable energy preconstruction and estimating
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Utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects
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EPC project delivery and commercial strategy
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Cost estimating and proposal development
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Scope development and subcontractor management
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Constructability reviews and value engineering
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Risk assessment and commercial analysis
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Schedule planning and execution strategy
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Contract and procurement coordination
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Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
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Advanced Excel and estimating software proficiency
Required Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Estimating, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
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8+ years of progressive preconstruction, estimating, project management, or commercial experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy, power, or infrastructure projects.
•
Experience developing estimates and proposals for utility-scale solar and/or BESS projects, including substations and grid interconnection scope.
•
Strong understanding of renewable EPC work breakdowns, labor productivity, subcontractor scopes, equipment procurement, logistics, commissioning, and project indirect costs.
•
Ability to review civil, structural, electrical, and controls documentation and translate technical requirements into cost, schedule, scope, and risk considerations.
•
Experience leading subcontractor outreach, scope reviews, estimate reconciliation, value engineering, and proposal development.
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Understanding of EPC contracts, owner requirements, allowances, contingencies, escalation, change management, and risk allocation.
•
Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Advanced experience with Excel and construction management platforms such as HCSS, InEight, Sage Estimating, Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar systems.
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Ability to travel for site visits, owner meetings, bidder engagement, and project turnover activities.