Preconstruction Manager
Imagine a future where you help shape and deliver renewable energy projects before they become reality.
Join us in this role where you'll play a key part in developing and preparing utility-scale renewable energy projects for successful execution. You'll lead preconstruction activities across wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects, providing commercial, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting expertise from early-stage development through Final Investment Decision (FID). Working at the intersection of Development, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Construction, you'll help ensure our projects are commercially competitive, executable, and positioned for long-term success.
Welcome to Procurement & Preconstruction
You'll be part of Procurement & Preconstruction where you together with your colleagues will drive project planning, estimating, contracting, and commercial readiness across Ørsted's renewable energy portfolio. You'll work closely with teams across Engineering, Development, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Project Execution to ensure projects are positioned for successful investment decisions and construction delivery. As a team, we collaborate across functions, share knowledge openly, and support each other in solving complex challenges. We value diverse perspectives and believe the best solutions are developed when we succeed as one.
You'll play an important role in:
- developing and managing capital expenditure budgets, project estimates, spend forecasts, and construction schedules throughout the development and preconstruction phases
- collaborating with engineering, procurement, development, and finance teams to align technical solutions, commercial objectives, and project execution strategies
- evaluating EPC proposals, analysing commercial and technical submissions, and supporting contractor selection through structured bid evaluation processes
- leading the negotiation and execution of EPC contract execution in line with project milestones and investment timelines
- preparing budget, schedule, and forecasting recommendations that support project approvals and investment decisions
- identifying and mitigating preconstruction risks related to permitting, supply chain, labour availability, site conditions, constructability, and project scope changes.
To succeed in the role, you:
- hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, economics, finance, supply chain management, or equivalent experience
- bring knowledge of renewable energy projects, construction processes, project budgeting, and procurement contracts
- have experience managing multiple projects and priorities while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment
- use analytical thinking and sound commercial judgement to support complex project and investment decisions
- demonstrate strong organisational skills and a structured approach to planning, forecasting, and risk management
- communicate effectively, build trusted relationships, and thrive in a collaborative cross-functional environment.
Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.
As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.
Position salary range:
For this position, the expected base pay range is $120,000.00- $177,000.00 for the advertised location. The offered base salary will be determined within this range based on relevant skills, experience, and expected role fulfilment within the stated pay range to ensure a fair and competitive offer. Where applicable, you may also be eligible for variable payment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Our benefits package:
For this position, employees who meet eligibility requirements have access to: employer‑paid pension (11% contribution), full insurance coverage (accident, life, critical illness, and health insurance); five weeks of paid holiday plus 10 additional paid days off per holiday year; a 3% holiday allowance; access to Ørsted Life & Fitness Vitality including fitness classes, physiotherapy, massage, and wellbeing programmes; a multimedia package (mobile phone, PC, internet); staff club membership with sport and cultural activities; and access to the company canteen (monthly lunch scheme or daily tickets).
Pre-employment background check:
Certain positions may require a background check as part of the hiring process. If applicable, you will be informed during the recruitment process. Background checks are conducted by an external provider in accordance with local legal requirements.
Austin, US