HV Preconstruction Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead preconstruction initiatives for high-voltage electrical projects spanning from 12kV to over 500kV systems

• Supervise project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability assessments

• Formulate project execution strategies that align with client objectives and company aspirations

• Coordinate preconstruction deliverables from project initiation through to construction handover

• Create conceptual, budgetary, and detailed cost estimates

• Evaluate engineering designs, specifications, and bid documents

• Assess labor productivity, equipment needs, and material costs

• Generate quantity takeoffs and pinpoint cost-saving opportunities

• Maintain estimating databases and track market pricing trends

• Act as the primary preconstruction contact for clients, utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders

• Engage in project pursuits and proposal presentations

• Conduct project kickoff meetings and sessions for stakeholder alignment

• Cultivate and maintain client relationships throughout the project lifecycle

• Identify risks associated with scope, schedule, procurement, labor, permitting, and site conditions

• Lead constructability reviews and value-engineering processes

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans

• Review project execution plans focusing on safety, quality, and operational efficiency

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to create detailed project schedules

• Identify long-lead equipment needs, including transformers, breakers, switchgear, and protection systems

• Monitor critical path activities and project milestones

• Assist in the development of procurement strategies

• Solicit and assess vendor and subcontractor proposals

• Create bid packages and scopes of work

• Analyze supplier capabilities and delivery timelines

• Work with engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and business development teams

• Ensure consistency among estimates, schedules, and execution plans

• Facilitate the transition from preconstruction to construction operations

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is preferred

• Equivalent industry experience may be taken into account

• Over 7 years of experience in electrical construction, high-voltage projects, estimating, or project management

• More than 3 years of experience leading preconstruction efforts is preferred

• Experience with substations, transmission lines, utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, or industrial electrical projects

• Experience managing projects valued at over $10M is preferred

• Knowledge of high-voltage substations

• Familiarity with transmission and distribution systems

• Understanding of utility interconnection requirements

• Knowledge of electrical codes and industry standards

• Familiarity with EPC and design-build delivery approaches

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

• Competence in Bluebeam

• Familiarity with Accubid, InEight, HeavyBid, or similar estimating software

• Proficiency in Procore or equivalent construction management software

• Willingness to travel to project sites, client meetings, and utility facilities as needed

• Capability to work in both office and field environments

• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Company 401(k) plan

• Vacation pay

• Sick pay

• Holiday pay