Preconstruction Manager jobs in Rochester, MN

Job Position: Energy Preconstruction Manager   

KE is looking to add to our growing Energy Team. Are you someone who is looking to be part of a progressive team environment that focuses on an exceptional customer experience? If so we would love to talk to you.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with internal teams and external partners to successfully lead the transition through the estimating/preconstruction phase thru the construction of the project.
• This role requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and a thorough understanding of the solar energy industry
• Ability to work on multiple projects across various design, development, and procurement phases.

Responsibilities

• This position will work cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Operations, and Legal to support deal progression from opportunity to construction.
• Facilitate internal and external resources to execute early-stage design activities including conceptual designs, layouts, PV optimization, production analyses, value-engineering analyses, economic optimization activities, and interconnection coordination
• Ensure turnover of a project from Pre-Construction to Construction is done properly with an appropriate handoff meeting, and support as required thereafter to ensure no gaps.
• Align EPC Agreement scope and schedule with interconnection, permitting, and other development needs
• Coordinate constructability and technical review of projects with engineering, interconnection, and development teams.
• Facilitate and maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and engineering during all phases of the project.
• Manage construction phase project teams through pre-construction activities. This includes collaborating and coordination with engineers and contractors to facilitate seamless communication throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Collaborate with construction teams in resolving design and or constructability challenges during construction.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Operations to Manage Bid packages, manage long-lead planning, materials and contractor RFPs, award and contract.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks during contracting process, develop mitigation strategies, raise awareness, and minimize risk to schedule and budget, facilitate seamless handoff to execution team.
• Identify and qualify construction partners and build healthy relationships that are based on common goals and shared success.
• Engage with clients to understand their requirements, address concerns, and provide regular updates on preconstruction progress.
• Stay informed of relevant regulations and codes, ensuring all preconstruction activities align with legal and safety standards.

Who We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in renewable energy projects,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Motivated and goal-driven mindset with a strong commitment to achieving targets and contributing to organizational success.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Ability to research and analyze market strategies, understand deal requirements, assess risks, and evaluate the financial viability of projects.

• Proficient in relevant software for cost estimation and project management.
• Degrees are great, but we place a greater emphasis on your commitment to our team, our partners and our customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time. 
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. 
• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or via email at HR@KEway.com. 

Why Work for Knobelsdorff  

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!  

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.  
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match 
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.  
• We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.  
• For more about our culture visit our careers page at https://www.knobelsdorffenterprises.com/careers

EEO  

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. 

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. 
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