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Company profile:

Repsol is one of the world’s leading multi-energy providers, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.  Our objective is to advance in the energy transition and reduce the emissions of our operations and products in line with the goals set out by the Paris Agreement.  The low-emissions generation business is one of the pillars of our strategy to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, targeting low-emission generation capacity to reach 6GW by 2025 and 20GW by 2030.

In the summer of 2021, Repsol expanded its renewables operations to the US through the 40% acquisition of a large U.S.-based PV solar and battery storage project developer. Through this acquisition, Repsol has secured access to a significant renewable asset development pipeline.  We are currently building a renewables portfolio of around 6 GW by 2030. We are looking for great talent to join our dynamic team and become part of Repsol’s, Renewables North America success story.

Job Summary:

Repsol Renewables North American is seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Manager to join our dynamic team and support the Company’s growing number of utility-scale solar projects across the U.S. The Pre-Construction Manager will be responsible to provide engineering and technical services to the Company’s solar energy projects, with a focus on the early-stage development through pre-construction phase. 

The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities:

Assemble, issue and evaluate RFPs for engineering and construction services, and assemble bid comparisons and analyses in support of a recommendation for selectionDevelop preliminary engineering and construction schedulesCommunicate important design, estimating, development, pre-construction, and construction milestones to the project teamLead the value engineering process for each projectCreate project infrastructure layouts for estimating purposes, ensuring that constructability considerations are taken into accountLead projects through the transition between development and construction to ensure a clean hand-offContract and work with vendors and with the engineering team to obtain pricing for technical services including geotechnical studies and transportation studiesReview drawings, specifications and other construction documents with the engineering team, and communicate issues, accuracy of information, and potential risksSupport development efforts, including permitting, and attend meetings with landowners and other project stakeholdersDevelop a project risk matrix for each project identifying potential risks and associated costsEnsure that all project development requirements and constraints are incorporated into the final designDevelop project cost estimates

Requirements:

Strong inter-disciplinary communication skillsStrong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ProjectFamiliar with use of Google Earth and/or GIS softwareHigh motivation and passion to help create and efficiently deliver renewable energy projects, with a focus on solar projectsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong analytical and quantitative skillsAbility to work in a project-type environment with tight deadlines and concurrent deliverablesAbility to learn, understand and communicate technical issues effectively to lay audiencesHighly organized with a strong ability to multitaskAbility to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of a project using the available resourcesAbility to manage and problem-solve complex technical and commercial issuesAbility to travel within North America by land or air, sometimes on short notice, and to visit prospective and active job sites (approximately 20% travel required)Proficient in the English language

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent blend of relevant professional training and experienceMinimum four (4) years of relevant experience in construction, with demonstrable experience in and knowledge of key practices and principles underpinning the pre-construction of solar energy projectsExperience in engineering and/or construction of solar energy facilities a plusExperience as a field engineer or project manager on solar energy facilities a plus

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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Job posting end date:30-04-2025