Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Pre-Construction Manager will be responsible for leading pre-construction services for solar projects starting in the early to mid-development phase through the start of construction. The Pre-Construction Manager will ensure all pre-construction projects, budgets, and processes are in conformity with Geronimo Power’s established policies and objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Manage the development and review of the preliminary solar engineering designs, from both internal and external resources
Be the solar technical SME for the Company providing guidance to all internal stakeholders
Manage solar project optimization with Energy Modeling, Development, Financial Modeling, and Procurement groups to develop the optimal project design
Coordinate with Estimating for project budgeting for all solar projects
Provide support to internal teams for customer RFP (request for proposal) responses
Evaluate EPC and equipment bids for both compliance with RFP requirements and selecting the optimal vendor or technology
Support both EPC and equipment contracting negotiations
Support Development with landowner discussions for design considerations
Coordinate with HV engineering for substation and transmission considerations
Representing Geronimo Power and/or renewable energy at appropriate industry conferences and stakeholder meetings, participating in discussions and providing comments if needed
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

WHAT YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering
Minimum 7 years' experience in engineering and/or construction.
Minimum 5 years’ experience with solar project development and design
Advanced knowledge of solar project development
Willingness to learn and support preliminary BESS project development and design

Understanding of EPC and equipment contracts
Proven ability to organize and manage several projects at various stages of development
Excellent knowledge of construction concepts and practices
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in using programs such as Microsoft Office, Procore, AutoCAD, and database management systems
Experience utilizing PVfarm software is a big plus
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Pay Range for the posted level: Minimum of $120,000-165,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.

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