Project Development Manager, Preconstruction

Solar Landscape
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assumes ownership of a portfolio of projects from Business Development.
  • Manages all Project Management aspects of the projects from handoff through submission of construction permits.
  • Manages and acquires all non-ministerial permits to include zoning, planning, etc.
  • Coordinates with Project Controls to create schedules for a project/portfolio as they are awarded.
  • Ensure all preconstruction site visits are completed and required information is obtained.
  • Assists Engineering team in decisions and development of the project design to be compliant with Company and Customer requirements.
  • Coordinates with Procurement to ensure all equipment is purchased timely and in accordance with the project schedule.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Subcontractors, keep them apprised of project pipeline and assist Project Management in development of RFPs and Subcontract Agreements.
  • Participates in weekly Client meetings, responds and/or relays preconstruction project tasks to the engineering team.
  • Process submittals and RFIs as required.
  • Prepares, tracks, and manages construction budget during the procurement phase of project to assure each purchase is within budget of each item.
  • Provide status reports to Senior Management on a regular basis, particularly regarding engineering, procurement, schedule, and cost forecasting.
  • Assists the Business Development team by providing all preconstruction technical support required to respond to all requests for proposals which include technical review and PPA or EPC contract review.
  • Build trust and rapport with all Solar Landscape departments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field of study.
  • 5+ years construction experience and/or engineering background in Solar.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Dynamics 365 (or other construction management software), Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent pdf editor.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective Negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections.
  • Understanding of Purchase Order, Subcontract, PPA, EPC Contracts and Project accounting.
  • Organization and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, self-starter.
  • Knowledge of construction safety requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
  • Valid Driver’s License; must be willing to travel to various job sites.
  • Ability to climb ladders and access building roofs.
  • Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
$80,000 - $110,000 a year
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, Illinois
Websitehttps://solarlandscape.com

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Adobe Acrobatunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Building Permitsunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Safetyunmatched
  • Contract Reviewunmatched
  • Cost Forecastingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Projectunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project Controlunmatched
  • Project Designunmatched
  • Project Developmentunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Solar Engineeringunmatched
  • Status Reportsunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched
  • Zoningunmatched

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