Pre-Construction Project Manager

Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking a Pre-Construction Project Manager to join our Pre-Construction team! The Pre-Construction Project Manager will manage pre-construction services during the pre-award and pre-mobilization phases of solar power projects. You will manage extensive document reviews to ensure alignment of customer needs, lead schedule reviews, develop cash flows, and complete project site visit investigations for select BRP projects. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate pre-bid meetings and attend pre-bid site visits.
• Coordinate with engineering teams in developing solar power plant designs and modeling energy production.
• Complete detailed project cost estimates for multiple divisions, including detailed quantity take-offs.
• Develop project schedules that include manpower loading graphs and cash flow/S-curves.
• Provide input on proposal documents for customer RPF responses.
• Coordinate contract document reviews with multi-disciplinary teams and subject matter experts, ensure bid, contract, schedule, and budget compliance, and maintain strong change management through all processes.
• Facilitate and maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors and engineering during all phases of the bidding, analysis, and estimating processes.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with customers, authorities having jurisdictions, and other outside parties through project permitting.
• Facilitate input and feedback from project execution teams through the pre-construction activities.
• Facilitate input from project execution teams in resolving design and or constructability challenges.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the solar industry in estimating, purchasing, and/or project management.
• 3+ years of solar industry experience.
• Prior project execution experience.
• Excellent knowledge of construction project management.
• Advanced knowledge of solar project development and project construction.
• Excellent knowledge of Lean construction concepts and practices.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with all levels of the organization and clients.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Possess integrity and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to review and understand technical construction documents.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Strong work ethic, a high degree of detail orientation, and an extreme sense of urgency.

Nice-to-Haves:

• 3+ years of solar and/or electric power industry experience.
• Preferred software: P6, Procore, and HeavyBid.
• Advanced knowledge of contracts and contract negotiation.
• Strong solar technical acumen.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), or similar field required; a combination of relevant education and experience considered in place of degree.
• A current valid driver’s license must be possessed and maintained.

Working Environment and Physical Demand:

• This position can be remote, preferably in comfortable traveling distance to our BRP office location in Asheville, NC.
• The position will require a minimum of 25% travel to our BRP office locations and project site visits.
• Able to travel for extended periods to various locations.
• May require lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods.

Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Training and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Hybrid Work Options, Remote Work Options, Dog-Friendly Offices, and much more!

Blue Ridge Power supports organizations local to our offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Asheville, NC, including the school systems, environmental groups, athletics, youth organizations, and more.

Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.