Location: Headquarter office (Old Saybrook, CT) preferred, remote work considered
The Director of Pre-Construction will lead Telyon's Pre-Construction department, overseeing all estimating and pre-construction activities for c&i solar projects. This role requires deep knowledge of the solar energy sector, strong leadership capabilities, and an ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of development. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project development, engineering, and construction to ensure accurate estimates and successful project launches.
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide cost estimates, technical due diligence, and support to sales teams and EPC teams regarding C&I solar projects • Lead procedures for completing interconnection application and obtaining necessary permits • Review engineering and construction documents for compliance with interconnection agreements, PPAs, leases, and environmental permits • Manage preliminary engineering to support appropriate contractor selection • Evaluate and compare contractors to determine the most responsible providers • Manage the turnover process from Pre-Construction to active Construction. • Lead the contractor qualification, including the identification of qualified electrical installers for various project sizes throughout the US. • Prepare, release, and evaluate bid invitations, and make award recommendations. • Negotiate sub-contractor agreements with selected sub-contractors, and transition to project management team.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar fields preferred • Familiarity with the building permit and interconnection processes, and manage work and follow-up associated with each initiative • 3-5 years estimating experience on commercial solar projects • Experience with ProCore preferred • Excels at organization and time-management • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel in the preparation of cost estimates
These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work expected to be performed by this position. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Other responsibilities can and will be assigned based on the growth and direction of t