Pre-Construction Project Manager

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT)

. Lead overall setup of utility-scale projects for handoff to Construction.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBoise • Idaho • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading utility-scale project setups, managing pre-construction activities, and coordinating across multiple stakeholders. Proficient in budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Utility-Scale Project ManagementPre-Construction BudgetingRisk Assessment and MitigationMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyEPC Agreement Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject SchedulingCost EstimationConstructability ReviewRisk Register MaintenanceVendor EngagementPermitting CoordinationValue EngineeringStakeholder CoordinationProject Management Principles

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipConflict ResolutionDetail OrientationOrganizational Excellence

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreP6Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Renewable ProjectsPre-Construction ActivitiesFinancial AgreementsPPAsLGIAsESAs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead overall setup of utility-scale projects for handoff to Construction.
Lead design coordination, reviewing deliverables for scope, constructability, compliance, progress, gaps, and risks.
Own pre-construction budgeting and estimating, including validating assumptions, reconciling pricing, identifying cost risks, and supporting value engineering.
Develop and refine pre-construction and baseline construction schedules, including critical path, long-lead procurement, and sequencing mitigation.
Facilitate constructability, risk, and execution planning reviews across engineering, construction, development, operations, and external partners.
Identify and mitigate project risks during planning to address scope gaps and support efficient execution after turnover.
Lead procurement planning, long-lead material strategies, early release packages, and vendor and contractor engagement.
Manage contractor and consultant bid processes, including bid issuance, bid leveling, and recommendation packages.
Maintain pre-construction controls and documentation, including estimates, schedules, risk registers, design logs, and decision records.
Coordinate permitting and regulatory readiness.
Lead pre-construction-to-construction handoff activities.
Serve as Clēnera point of contact for external customers, contractors, utilities, and service providers.
Collaborate within and across departments.
Maintain organizational excellence in project timelines and deliverables.
Demonstrate Clēnera’s Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, public administration, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management, construction project management or related field, and minimum of 3 years managing the pre-construction activities of utility-scale renewable projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and P6.
Ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
Experience assessing potential cost and schedule impacts and reporting project risks to executive-level leadership.
Ability to lead site visits and coordinate stakeholders for site investigations.
Experience negotiating EPC Agreements and project-specific requirements.
Knowledge of foundational project management principles.
Experience driving pre-construction deliverables within PPAs, LGIAs, ESAs, permits, and financial agreements.
Ability to lead and mentor internal and external team members.
Ability to build, navigate, and manage complex interpersonal relationships and conflicts.
Ability to work through complex problems and competing priorities with a high level of detail and organization.
Ability to serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
Hybrid Work Environment
HSA and FSA Plans Available
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
Incentive Pay and RSU Plans