Our client, a utility-scale renewable energy developer, is seeking a Senior Manager of Preconstruction Solar to support an active pipeline of solar PV and battery energy storage projects. Sitting within the preconstruction function and reporting to a director-level leader, this role bridges early- and mid-stage development with execution-ready construction handoff across a growing project portfolio.
What you'll do
- Own and deliver detailed capital cost estimates and EPC pricing inputs across multiple concurrent development-stage projects
- Compile and maintain pricing trend data to inform project budgets and investment decisions
- Conduct constructability reviews and maintain construction risk registries for projects approaching ready-for-construction status
- Develop preliminary construction schedules to support development milestones
- Prepare EPC request-for-proposal packages and provide support through bidding and contracting processes
- Coordinate EPC contractor handoff to internal construction teams, ensuring continuity across the project lifecycle
What you'll bring
- Demonstrated experience in preconstruction management within the utility-scale solar PV and/or battery energy storage (BESS) sector
- Strong command of EPC pricing, capex estimating methodologies, and construction risk assessment
- Ability to manage deliverables across a portfolio of projects simultaneously at various stages of development
- Familiarity with RFP preparation, contractor procurement, and contracting support processes
- Effective cross-functional coordination skills, particularly between development and construction teams
This search is handled by Tosh Fulton at talisman.