Solar Pre-Construction Project Manager

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. 

What we’re looking for: 

Nexamp is looking to hire a Pre-Construction Manager. In this role, you will be tasked with supporting the Director of Pre-Deployment (Construction) with establishing the strategic objectives, operational initiatives, and project level tasks for all organization pre-deployment activities. This candidate will support the unit efforts to facilitate a smooth transition of projects from preconstruction to construction phase. 

We are seeking experienced candidates with a background in scheduling, contract, and project management with a focus on developing and building solar PV plants. You will play a critical in guiding the project management teams through the project lifecycle and overseeing multiple projects at any given time. 

We support hybrid work, near our hub offices in Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, and Washington, DC. You will report to the Director, Pre-Construction.

What you’ll do:  

• Communicate with business development, channel, Clean Energy Deployment (CED) business units, and key internal stakeholders to ensure all projects are ready for handoff to the Deployment (Construction) teams by tracking at-risk items that remain in place at the time of mobilization.
• Build out project schedules to set milestones Pre-NTP and work with the scheduling team to update from project origination to handover to the Deployment Team.
• Provides regional ownership of the pre-deployment process and assists the teams to create a strong project framework so as to provide the best possible project set up for Deployment and project success. 
• Review developer construction related documents for completeness and compliance with utility interconnect agreements, power purchase agreements, land lease agreements, environmental permits, building permits and ensure good industry practice. 
• Coordinate with development team to understand the geotechnical, civil, electrical, and major equipment supplier specifications for project estimates and RFP’s. 
• Manage preliminary engineering to support preconstruction development and contractor section phase. 
• Manage the turnover process from preconstruction to the construction execution team.
• Other tasks assigned by the Director of Pre-Deployment based on the Company’s needs.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of renewable energy project management or leadership in the construction field with working knowledge of civil construction, electrical construction, and utility construction.
• 5+ years of scheduling experience.
• Experience in Pre-Construction or early or early-stage Construction.
• Ability to simultaneously prioritize and resolve multiple issues on multiple projects under demanding schedule constraints. 
• Proficient in typical software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project. 
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%)
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. 
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. 
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry. 
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. 

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change. 

You’ll love working here because:  

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.