Assistant Project Manager, Preconstruction

The Position

Arevon is recruiting for the position of Assistant Project Manager, Preconstruction, an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking an exciting, high-growth work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century.

The Assistant Project Manager, Preconstruction will work in tandem with the Development, Procurement, Engineering, and Project Management and Construction teams to de-risk price and schedule of projects in various stages of development. This person will report directly to the Director of Project Management and Construction and will prepare estimates, review and vet EPC proposals, and create project level schedule for utility scale solar and battery energy storage systems.

The ideal candidate has experience in renewable energy and education in a related field. They have a solid track record of management and enjoy working on a dynamic and diverse team. They possess the technical skills required and have a background in engineering, construction, mathematics, or supply chain management. Strengths include data analysis, organization and meeting tight deadlines for various internal stakeholders. They desire the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and thrive in an environment that requires flexibility and adaptation to constant change, shifting demands, and moving timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project EPC estimates to assist in the project pricing process.
• Review engineering plan sets, develop takeoffs, and develop tools to efficiently estimate project quantities while minimizing user inputs.
• Manage construction and execution related scopes for projects in Development.
• Create project schedules for internal use as well as review, analyze, and optimize third party EPC construction schedules.
• Work with Development and Engineering teams to complete project due diligence and de-risk projects at various stages of development.
• Review and normalize bids from EPC contractors, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Work with Procurement and Construction teams to negotiate contracts and change orders with favorable terms and pricing.
• Continue to develop and optimize estimating tools, including methodology to back-check and grade estimates against contracted projects.
• Analyze local, national, and global trends that impact both the organization and the industry.
• Prepare reports for various stakeholders which demonstrate trends, patterns, and predictions.
• Work with programmers, engineers, and management to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present final analysis reports to stakeholders, enabling them to make business decisions based on various facts and trends.
• Utilize AI tools to streamline and automate manual processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics, construction management, computer science, or similar discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, or construction management.
• Track record of working well within a team environment, taking ownership of processes and procedures.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to create project level schedules in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (P6 experience preferred.)
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks effectively and work efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility scale solar and/or battery energy storge experience is preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS, Auto-CAD, PV-Case, Python, Bluebeam is preferred.