Senior Preconstruction Manager

1w1 week ago

RWE

Chicago, US · Full-time · $140,000 – $170,000

About this role

The Senior Preconstruction Manager leads and coordinates all preconstruction activities for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage renewable energy projects. This role integrates engineering, permitting, interconnection, and scope development to ensure projects are fully designed, de-risked, and contractually prepared for efficient construction starts without delays or gaps.

Day-to-day involves managing engineering deliverables by coordinating internal teams and third-party engineers for geotechnical, civil, HV, PV, and BESS designs at bid-ready levels. Oversee survey execution, site layout optimization, and civil permitting strategies to balance constructability, constraints, and cost efficiency while minimizing LCOE.

Work in a cross-functional environment coordinating with development, engineering, legal, transmission, and compliance teams. Facilitate utility crossing agreements, interconnection planning, and O&M requirements integration through proactive stakeholder management and detailed scheduling.

Assemble comprehensive scopes of work via cross-functional reviews to eliminate gaps and support procurement. Incorporate lessons learned and cost optimization through LCOE analyses, driving design efficiency and project improvements for long-term success.

Requirements

Expertise in geotechnical, civil, HV, PV, and BESS designs for utility-scale renewables
Experience coordinating third-party engineers and managing design timelines to bid-ready standards
Knowledge of topographic, ALTA surveys, and site data for engineering decisions
Proficiency in site layout optimization balancing constructability, permitting, and LCOE minimization
Familiarity with civil permitting processes including grading, drainage, and utility crossings
Skills in securing utility crossing agreements and critical stakeholder negotiations
Understanding of interconnection requirements for grid integration in renewables
Ability to develop scopes of work and integrate O&M into project contracts

Responsibilities

Lead preconstruction readiness for renewable energy projects by integrating engineering, permitting, procurement, and operational inputs
Manage engineering deliverables and timelines by coordinating internal teams and third-party engineers for geotechnical, civil, HV, PV, and BESS designs
Oversee survey execution to enable engineering progress by completing topographic and ALTA surveys
Drive site layout optimization by collaborating with engineering and development teams to balance constructability, permitting constraints, and cost efficiency
Develop and execute civil permitting strategies by identifying permits, defining pathways, and managing timelines for grading, drainage, and utility crossings
Facilitate utility crossing and critical agreement acquisition by working with legal, engineering, and external stakeholders
Coordinate interconnection planning and scheduling by aligning engineering, transmission, and compliance teams
Integrate operations and maintenance (O&M) requirements into project scope by defining facility needs and startup requirements