National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables develops projects for corporations and utilities that seek to repower America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the competitive, unregulated Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction and operation.
National Grid Renewables develops high value, competitive renewable energy projects. Our focus on communities and farmers means it’s not just about projects, but about the people we work with, both outside and inside our organization. National Grid Renewables Team Members embody our foundational culture of being entrepreneurial, creative, and nimble and take pride in supporting National Grid’s vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future for all.
Pre-Construction Manager
- Job Title
- Pre-Construction Manager
- Job ID
- 27760908
- Location
- Bloomington, MN, 55437
- Other Location
- Description
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The Pre-Construction Manager will be responsible for administering pre-construction services for wind projects starting in the early to mid-development phase and/or repower projects through the start of construction. The Pre-Construction Manager will ensure all pre-construction projects, budgets, and processes are in conformity with Geronimo Power’s established policies and objectives.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
· Manage the development and review of the preliminary wind engineering designs, from both internal and external resources
· Be the wind technical SME for the Company providing guidance to all internal stakeholders
· Manage wind project optimization with Energy Modeling, Development, Financial Modeling, and Procurement groups to develop the optimal project design
· Coordinate with Estimating for project budgeting for all wind projects
· Provide support to internal teams for customer RFP (request for proposal) responses
· Evaluate EPC and turbine bids for both compliance with RFP requirements and selecting the optimal vendor or technology
· Support both EPC and equipment contracting negotiations
· Support Development with landowner discussions for design considerations
· Coordinate with HV engineering for substation and transmission considerations
· Representing Geronimo Power and/or renewable energy at appropriate industry conferences and stakeholder meetings, participating in discussions and providing comments if needed
· Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
WHAT YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 7 years in engineering and/or construction.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with wind project development and design
- Advanced knowledge of wind project development
· Understanding of EPC and turbine contracts
· Proven ability to organize and manage several projects at various stages of development
· Excellent knowledge of construction concepts and practices
· Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
· Proficiency in using programs such as Microsoft Office, Procore, AutoCAD, and database management systems
· Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Pay Range for the posted level: Minimum of $
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.
