Senior Manager Pre-Construction & Planning
Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining Zero
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- . As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.
The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders :
Solve for Tomorrow.Rise Together.Perform at Peak.Inspire & Grow.Be Resilient.Position Description
Origis Energy is looking for a Manager or Senior Manager of Pre-Construction, reporting to the Director of Pre-Construction, to join our diverse and growing team. The ideal candidate will be part of the EPC Team focused on the successful transition of projects from the early-stage development to EPC contract execution. Additionally, the individual will lead all early stage estimating, cost forecasting and planning.
The position of Manager or Senior Manager of Pre-Construction is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for EPC budgets and schedules from early-stage Development through EPC contract executionDevelop EPC cost estimates and schedules to support Business Development and FinanceCoordinate with Supply Chain team on to evaluate current best-in-class offerings from major equipment suppliersWork closely with Project Development to understand real estate, legal, environmental, permitting, constructability, and interconnection issuesCoordinate with Engineering on solar and energy storage plant designs to optimize energy production vs project site constructability cost considerationsProvide direction to external engineers to support early-stage studies, design, and permittingMaintain overall EPC pipeline schedule in coordination with development statusIdentify key resource needs, risks, and mitigation strategies during preconstruction phaseCommunicates critical development, design, permitting, supply chain, preconstruction, and contract milestones with all internal and external stakeholdersIdentifies and communicates potential high-risk items to the Management team and develops action plans to address themCommunicates overall EPC strategy / approach in close coordination with Contracts team to facilitate the EPC RFP process and selectionDrives the EPC negotiations to timely execution while aligning with cost, schedule, and commercial targets of the projectLeads kickoff meetings to transition projects to the Project Management and Construction teamsSupports project financing processCoordinates with Project Controls to evaluate active construction project costs and risks to incorporate into current and future project estimates and forecastsPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in technical or business field preferred5+ years experience (Manager), OR, 8+ years experience (Senior Manager) in project planning, scheduling, forecasting and estimation, and pre construction developmentUtility scale solar and BESS project experience requiredDevelopment experience highly preferredTravel as needed to support Pre-Construction site visits and meetingsKey Attributes for Success
Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational skills and time management skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environmentAbility to lead multidisciplinary team meetings to achieve desired outcomesProven business acumen skillsTeam player; ability to work with multidisciplinary teamAbility to work with all levels of managementManage multiple direct reports and support employee developmentStrong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skillsWillingness to step in and take on additional tasks in order to support the larger teamProven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlinesVersatility, flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasmGood judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisionsLocation Miami, FL; or Austin, TX preferred | Remote considered for the right candidate
Travel Travel required as necessary
Job Level Manager or Senior Manager depending on experience no direct reports
