Sol Systems · 19 hours ago
Preconstruction Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expSol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. They are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to lead the transition of late-stage development assets through the contracting phase and ultimately to the construction phase.
Clean EnergyFinanceProcurementSolar
Responsibilities
Collaborate and coordinate with development, project management, and finance teams to prepare assets for financing and construction
Lead coordination of constructability evaluations and review of site conditions to ensure alignment between development designs and construction feasibility and to implement measures that mitigate risk and optimize commercial goals
Translate and document development requirements, commercial and technical conditions, and key risks/metrics into an EPC scope, schedule, budget, and execution plan
Lead and manage EPC RFP processes inclusive of dataroom review, RFP material preparation, bid administration, bid evaluation and normalization, and selection process for construction projects
Primary role in EPC negotiations alongside finance and legal teams and driving efforts towards target price, schedule, scope and risk, and act as liaison for the development and technical teams
Provide development support for new project opportunities, inclusive of staged EPC pricing, indicative schedules, and coordinating business development leads to help originate new customers
Build and maintain project estimating capabilities and enhance our efforts to appropriately estimate EPC pricing with multiyear forecasts and capture site specific considerations
Invest efforts to broaden and strengthen EPC and subcontractor partners for our portfolio of projects. Identify and qualify construction partners for key markets and build healthy relationships that are based on common goals and shared success through repeatable transactions
Qualification
Required
BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field or equivalent trade experience
5+ years of project management, contracting, and estimating experience, or equivalent combination of experience
Prior experience working within a solar development or EPC company in the US market
Knowledge of PV building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices
Extensive and broad knowledge of relevant codes, standards, construction practices and engineering principles required to construct a renewable energy plant
Experienced with estimating software like Accubid, scheduling software like MS Project or Primavera, and Microsoft Office
Proven track record of purchasing success in the construction industry
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, leadership, interpersonal communication and management skills
Highly motivated, self-starter, ability to work well with others and be an enthusiastic team player
Ability to research and network within the solar and construction industry and build relationships and partnerships for the company
Resilient and accustomed to creative problem solving across multiple stakeholders
Enjoys and invests in building team and company culture and can bring positive energy to the workplace
Preferred
Direct solar and BESS or renewable energy industry experience
Experienced in contract negotiations and understanding of commercial terms and outcomes that alleviate execution risks
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Partial gym reimbursement
Education benefits
Parental leave
Paid vacation
Sick and federal holidays
Company
Sol Systems
Sol Systems is a solar finance and development firm for institutional, corporate, and municipal organizations.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$755MKey Investors
Great Bay RenewablesKohlberg Kravis Roberts
2025-09-10Debt Financing· $80M
2025-07-16Debt Financing· $675M
2021-07-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Grin
VP, Sol Customer Solutions (a Capital Dynamics / Sol Systems Onsite Distributed Energy partnership)
Mike Gibson
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-11-07
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