Manager, Construction Projects

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Full Time Bloomington, MN, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Position

Manager, Construction Projects

Location

Location to be confirmed / Project Sites (30-40% travel anticipated)

About Us

Geronimo Power develops, owns, and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage, and powered data parks. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit  or follow the company on Linked In.

About This Role

The Manager of Construction Projects leads construction execution across a significant portion of Geronimo Power's renewable energy portfolio, from pre-construction planning and mobilization through commercial operation and handoff to Operations. The role is accountable for budget, bidding, contracting, schedule, quality, safety, field execution, project controls, and cross-functional coordination. This position also supports portfolio planning and Stage Gate readiness to help deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects from pre-construction through commercial operation and transition to Operations.
• Own construction budgets, bid processes, contracting strategy, project schedules, forecasts, and field execution oversight.
• Partner with Development, Environmental and Permitting, Meteorology, Property, Engineering, Transmission Interconnection, Finance, and Operations teams to support project planning, design, and delivery.
• Manage relationships with construction managers, engineering partners, contractors, consultants, third-party engineers, and financial partners.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce design standards, construction criteria, documentation requirements, and quality-control expectations.
• Oversee engineering and construction quality, including compliance with approved designs and the accuracy and completeness of final documentation, testing records, and turnover packages.
• Coordinate construction documentation for due diligence reviews conducted by third-party engineers, lenders, investors, and other financial partners.
• Ensure permit conditions, building permit requirements, field staking needs, and other construction compliance obligations are documented and satisfied.
• Lead the transition from pre-construction into mobilization and execution, including readiness reviews, risk identification, and issue escalation.
• Establish and monitor project controls and key performance indicators for safety, schedule, quality, cost, and customer service; implement corrective actions when performance is off plan.
• Provide oversight, direction, and quality control for site teams while maintaining clear accountability across internal and external partners.
• Provide technical support to Operations for project infrastructure, facilities, and systems as needed during turnover and early operations.
• Support Stage Gate planning and ensure company goals, approvals, and timelines are achieved for projects in Stage 4 and beyond.
• Visit active construction sites as project needs require; average travel is anticipated at 30-40% and may vary by portfolio activity.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant…