Project Manager, Pre-Construction

Project Manager, Pre-Construction

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, owner and operator (“Swift Current” or the “Company”) is seeking a Project Manager, Pre-Construction, reporting to the Senior Director of Pre-Construction. Exact title will be commensurate with experience. The Company has primary offices in Boston, Houston and Maine; this role may be based at any of these locations, or within the continental U.S., with a preference for the Houston area.

The Project Manager role provides a great opportunity to join a successful, high performing, and rapidly growing renewable energy company. In this role, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to support construction due diligence, with the goal of addressing up-front construction and execution-related issues early in the project lifecycle. The Project Manager is responsible for aligning all stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This requires strong collaboration skills, the ability to balance strategic oversight with attention to detail, and disciplined management of project budgets and timelines.

We value and reward initiative and emphasize a strong commitment to our employees and their responsibilities to their families. This position affords an excellent opportunity for professional growth, working alongside industry experts and leaders. Additional information on Swift Current, our projects and our team is available at www.swiftcurrentenergy.com.

Job Scope:

- Collaborate closely with Business Development to support early- to mid-stage projects, including reviewing and addressing upfront construction and execution-related issues early in the project lifecycle.

- Perform constructability assessments and risk analyses, conduct site visits, coordinate permitting, and collaborate with Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).

- Lead efforts to establish detailed baseline project schedules that incorporate the appropriate and necessary durations for each of the respective teams to perform and complete their work, including contingencies.

- Review and provide input for all project budgets, CapEx estimates and schedules for investment approval projects.

- Oversee the RFI and RFP processes for all assigned projects to move them from the development phase to the execution phase, including analyses of EPC RFPs.

- Recommend and support alternative contracting strategies as necessary to support project costs and schedules.

- Ensure all project teams are sufficiently trained and are consistently utilizing project tools to ensure projects are well documented.

- Support the completion of preliminary engineering specifications for construction and supply contracts.

- Contribute to the development of detailed project management and construction strategies, including determining implementation plans, risk registers, budgets, and schedules.

- Participate in the review and approval of vendors and suppliers.

- Coordinate with the Director of Pre-Construction and the Finance team regarding scheduling and budgeting of projects.

- Manage the effective integration of Development and Execution functions for assigned projects.

- Coordinate with colleagues across the Project Management team, from Pre-Construction to Project Execution, to ensure consistent methods are utilized in support of project execution.

- Coordinate all internal and external relations necessary to ensure the development and delivery of the project.

- Formally turn over executed contracts to the Project Management team for Execution.

- Develop effective relationships with contractors and suppliers to support the execution strategy.

- Develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues across functions and geographies.

- Additional duties as required.

Travel associated with this role is estimated at 30%, depending on the needs and requirements of each project.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent years of relevant professional experience

- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in roles directly related to construction, project planning and execution of large utility-scale, power plant projects; strong preference for experience in both utility-scale solar and wind projects

- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in renewable energy, industrial construction, or capital project management.

- Advanced knowledge of construction management and constructing methods for large projects, including direct knowledge of: contract management; procurement and supply chain management; environmental and building permitting; and transportation logistics.

- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining critical path method schedules.

- Extensive experience with EPC and BOP construction contracting, including RFP processes, bid reviews, and negotiation of contract terms; renewable energy contracting experience is highly preferred.

- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, including MS Project.

- Basic knowledge of construction labor relations throughout the U.S.

- Current authorization to live and work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics:

- Self-motivated with a personal drive to succeed

- Collaborative and capable of working across a geographically dispersed team

- Passion and excitement for the renewable energy sector

- Motivated by the opportunity to build and create – from the process to the project level

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Works well under pressure and on a deadline

Additional Details:

Swift Current provides a comprehensive salary and benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include Company-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as paid time off and a 401K match. We also provide voluntary benefits including pre-tax programs such as commuter and transit, and Dependent Care and Health Savings Accounts. Employees may also participate in additional coverage such as Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.