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Associate Director, Preconstruction
Scout Clean Energy. Lead engineering, procurement, and construction planning for utility-scale wind and solar energy projects from early development through notice to proceed .
Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering, procurement, and construction planning for utility-scale wind and solar projects, with a strong focus on project management, technical due diligence, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing construction strategies, managing budgets, and mentoring junior team members.
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Utility-Scale Wind And Solar Project ManagementEngineering Procurement And Construction PlanningTechnical Due DiligenceBOP Contract DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Leadership
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementCost EstimationCivil Design SoftwareElectrical Design SoftwareValue EngineeringTechnical Drawing ReviewRisk AssessmentConstruction Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationScheduling Software Proficiency
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam-Building SkillsAbility To Multitask
Tools & Technologies
MS ExcelSharePointGoogle EarthArcGISGlobalMapperBluebeam RevuMS Project
Industry Keywords
Utility-Scale ProjectsBOP ContractsEPC ContractsPreconstruction Cost EstimatesStakeholder ManagementTechnical ConsultantsProject InspectionsMicro-Siting EvaluationsConstruction Phase TransitionBESS Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead engineering, procurement, and construction planning for utility-scale wind and solar energy projects from early development through notice to proceed
- Develop relationships with and manage technical consultants to deliver technical work products
- Define project constraints and prioritize success metrics with multidisciplinary teams
- Represent Scout with project partners and stakeholders
- Interface with Development, Interconnection, Site Assessment, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams to optimize project design
- Scope and manage third-party engineering and design work to budget and schedule
- Review technical drawings and specification deliverables and seek Scout approval
- Lead value engineering exercises
- Evaluate major equipment supplier offerings
- Draft RFPs and conduct competitive selections for contractors, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers
- Develop technical exhibits and provide input on BOP/EPC contracts
- Assist with BOP/EPC contract negotiations
- Develop construction strategies, resource plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
- Perform technical due diligence on project acquisition opportunities
- Travel to project sites for inspections, constructability reviews, and micro-siting evaluations
- Provide BOP cost estimates to Finance and Origination
- Create Level 1 and Level 2 EPC schedules and align stakeholders on critical path activities
- Support permitting and landowner meetings
- Ensure effective transitions into the construction phase
- Develop, manage, and mentor junior team members and direct reports
- Support and lead hiring for junior team members
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives, meetings, and working groups
- Coordinate dependencies, risks, tradeoffs, decisions, and accountability across teams
- Support business cases, process improvement, documentation, and software-tool integration or development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical field required
- Minimum 8 years of experience as an engineer or project manager focused on engineering, procurement, or construction aspects of utility-scale wind or solar projects
- Solid knowledge and understanding of key value drivers for wind or solar power projects
- Experience providing preconstruction cost estimates based on industry knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to review and revise plans and specifications for civil and electrical work
- Experience developing contract exhibits for BOP contracts
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, project management, problem-solving, and team-building skills
- Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly
- Proficiency with MS Excel, SharePoint, Google Earth, ArcGIS or GlobalMapper, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Project or similar scheduling software
- Experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization and leverage expertise across reporting lines
- Ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- BESS experience is a plus
- Abilities in civil/electrical design software are a plus
- Located in or willing to relocate to a commutable distance from the Boulder, Colorado office preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites in the U.S.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with attractive premiums
- 401(k) match
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional supplemental insurance coverage
- Hybrid (3/2) work schedule for Boulder-area employees
- Remote work considered with monthly travel to the office