Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, Preconstruction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Assist in construction due diligence by conducting constructability reviews, risk assessments, project scheduling, budget evaluations, and capex estimate reviews, as well as EPC RFP analyses.

• Identify and resolve construction and execution-related challenges early in the project lifecycle.

• Oversee the RFI and RFP processes for assigned projects as they transition from development to execution.

• Officially hand over executed contracts to the Director of Project Execution.

• Work in conjunction with Development and Execution teams on constructability evaluations, site inspections, permitting, JHA collaborations, and projects in the early to mid-stages.

• Direct the creation of detailed baseline project schedules that include suitable team durations and contingencies.

• Contribute to and review project schedules for pipeline projects requiring investment approval.

• Assist in developing preliminary engineering specifications for construction and supply contracts.

• Formulate project management and construction strategies, execution plans, budgets, and timelines.

• Manage the scoping, identification, evaluation, selection, and final approval of EPC RFPs.

• Lead the execution of EPC contracts, including early-stage engineering and design in collaboration with legal, contract management, and execution teams.

• Engage in the identification and selection of suppliers.

• Coordinate project budgeting and cash expenditure forecasts with Cost Estimating & Controls.

• Integrate and align stakeholders on projects and facilitate weekly project status meetings.

• Build relationships with contractors and suppliers to enhance execution strategies.

• Uphold and embody the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; or an equivalent amount of experience in construction, project planning, and execution of large utility-scale power plant projects.

• 3-8 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, industrial construction, or capital project management.

• Advanced understanding of construction management and methodologies for large projects, including contract management, procurement, supply chain management, environmental and building permitting, and transportation logistics.

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining critical path method schedules.

• Extensive experience with EPC and BOP construction contracting, encompassing the RFP process, bid evaluations, and negotiation of contract terms; experience in renewable energy contracting is strongly preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.

• Basic understanding of construction labor relations across the United States.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines, with a preference for collaborating with diverse teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accruable up to 20 days, along with 11 observed holidays.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and health insurance.

• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave policy.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Phone bill reimbursement.

• Company swag provided.