MARS Energy Development is a leading Commercial Solar EPC partner specializing in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
We pride ourselves on driving renewable energy adoption by developing high-quality solar projects tailored to meet our clients' unique needs.

Position Overview:
The Pre-Construction Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the transition of solar projects from initial concept to construction readiness.
This position requires a dynamic individual capable of overseeing multiple projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages scope, schedule, and budgets for multiple projects from LOI signing to closeout.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all projects in pre-construction pipeline.
• Coordinates site surveys and verifies electrical infrastructure.
• Facilitates onsite meetings with clients and installation partners.
• Develops project schedules, contracts, and specifications to meet customer needs and compliance standards.
• Issues purchase orders, negotiates vendor pricing, and reviews invoices.
• Schedules subcontractors and coordinates materials, inspections, and equipment.
• Provides weekly updates to investors, ensures milestone documentation, and maintains positive relationships to drive project timelines.
• Manages closeout documentation to meet funding requirements.
• Coordinates interconnection upgrades and work with utilities to schedule necessary infrastructure changes.
• Generates and manage RFIs, ASIs, and submittals.
• Collaborates with developers to secure underwriting documents and approvals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Ability to travel (up to 5%). Access to company vehicle fleet.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management or pre-construction, preferably in the solar or renewable energy industry.
• In-depth knowledge of utility interconnection processes, permitting, and commercial solar project requirements.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and solar-specific design software (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
• Experience negotiating contracts, vendor pricing, and managing project budgets.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations affecting commercial solar installations.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k, up to 3% match
• Life Insurance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off