Manager, Preconstruction

Manager of Preconstruction

Scout Clean Energy seeks a Manager of Preconstruction to lead engineering, procurement, and construction planning for utility‑scale wind and solar projects. The role will own the engineering, procurement, and construction planning scope from early development through notice to proceed (the preconstruction phase), develop relationships with technical consultants, manage the engagement, and report to Scout’s Senior Director of Engineering.

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• Interface with Development, Interconnection, Site Assessment, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams to optimize project design; including site selection, major equipment selection, balance‑of‑plant (BOP) layout, and interconnection options.
• Interface within internal Engineering to scope engineering and design work, manage execution to budget/schedule, review technical drawings and specification deliverables, and seek approval from the Scout team.
• Lead value‑engineering exercises to maximize financial performance of projects.
• Evaluate and stay current on best‑in‑class offerings from major equipment suppliers.
• Draft RFPs and conduct competitive selection processes for general contractors, subcontractors, and major equipment suppliers.
• Develop technical exhibits and provide input on technical aspects of the BOP/EPC contract.
• Assist with BOP/EPC contract negotiations required to properly and effectively plan the project.
• Develop construction strategy, identifying key resource needs, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Review project documentation to perform technical due diligence on acquisition opportunities.
• Travel to project sites for inspections, constructability reviews, and micro‑siting evaluations.
• Perform risk‑assessment analysis by creating risk/opportunity matrices.
• Provide BOP cost estimates to support Finance and Origination.
• Create Level 1 and Level 2 EPC schedules and attain alignment with stakeholders on critical path activities.
• Support development efforts such as permitting and attending landowner meetings.
• Leverage technical expertise to ensure efficient transition into construction phase.
• Additional tasks may include building business cases, process improvement, documentation, and software integration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum five years of experience as an engineer or project manager focused on the engineering, procurement, or construction aspects of planning and executing utility‑scale wind or solar projects.

Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge and understanding of key value drivers for wind or solar power projects.
• Experience providing preconstruction cost estimates based on industry knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to review and revise plans and specifications for civil and electrical work.
• Experience with developing contract exhibits for BOP contracts.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, project‑management, problem‑solving, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly.
• BESS experience a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, SharePoint, Google Earth/ArcGIS/Global Mapper, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Project or similar scheduling software.
• Experience in civil/electrical design software a plus.

Work Environment and Work Style

• Experience working with cross‑functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues across reporting lines.
• Ability to manage 3–5 projects concurrently, multitask, and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow‑through capability in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Valid current driver’s license, able to travel and perform field work.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred location:
Commutable distance to the Boulder, CO office. Remote work arrangement may be considered for the right candidate. The position requires up to 25% travel to project sites in the United States.

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