\#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER [Buffalo, NY area]

We are seeking a Pre-Construction Manager for commercial renewable energy projects in the Northeast utilities sector. This position oversees technical development from contract to readiness, ensuring designs are viable, compliant, and risk-mitigated through team coordination. It offers a key leadership role in a growing EPC firm, contributing to sustainable energy solutions for businesses while building departmental processes for efficiency and quality.

• Anticipate $95,000 - $105,000 annual base salary
• Benefits include: 401(k) with matching, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation/Paid time off, opportunity for advancement.
• Anticipated travel: Minimal.
• Fully onsite in greater Buffalo area.

Responsibilities:

• Own project readiness from contract execution to NTP, leading estimating, procurement, site assessment, engineering, interconnection, and permitting.
• Align sales assumptions with build realities; review and approve technical scopes, pricing, and engineering outputs for constructability.
• Act as authority on utility strategies, code compliance, and risk mitigation; enforce quality in submissions.
• Coordinate cross-functions to prevent issues; deliver build-ready handoffs to construction teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical engineering or related field preferred.
• NABCEP certification (PVIP/ESIP) a plus.
• 7+ years in commercial solar, power systems, or electrical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in utility interconnection, PV design, and constructability validation.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with NEC, IFC, fire codes, and EPC environments preferred.

Keywords: Pre-Construction Manager, commercial solar, energy storage, utility interconnection, PV design, constructability, NABCEP, BESS, EPC, rooftop solar, Northeast utilities, engineering coordination, permitting, risk mitigation.

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