Pre-Construction Manager in Bloomington, Minnesota at Geronimo Power, LLC

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.