Job Description

Preconstruction Manager - Renewable Systems

Minneapolis, MN | Direct Hire | $120,000–$140,000

Konik is partnering with an innovative cleantech construction and engineering company seeking to add a Preconstruction Manager to its growing team. This organization develops and implements advanced sustainable heating and cooling technologies solutions designed to reduce carbon emissions across commercial, industrial, and multi-family facilities.

This is a highly collaborative, project-focused role centered around setting projects up for success during the early phases of development. The ideal candidate will enjoy being involved upstream in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and constructability analysis while partnering closely with engineering, sales, geology, and operations teams.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a construction, civil, underground utilities, mechanical, or heavy infrastructure background who enjoys solving problems early in the project lifecycle rather than managing field execution long term.

Preconstruction Manager Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning activities for commercial, industrial, and sustainable energy projects
• Review project plans, specifications, and construction documents using Bluebeam and related tools
• Support conceptual estimating, budgeting, subcontractor scoping, and bid analysis efforts
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing across multiple project scopes including civil, mechanical, controls, drilling, utilities, and site work
• Develop project schedules and support early-stage construction planning activities
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, geology, and operations teams to align technical requirements and project execution strategies
• Identify constructability concerns, project risks, procurement challenges, and scheduling conflicts early in project development
• Support permit coordination, regulatory compliance, and project documentation efforts
• Maintain and improve internal estimating tools, tracking systems, and preconstruction workflows utilizing Excel and related software platforms
• Serve as a key communication point between internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and project stakeholders

Preconstruction Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project engineering, project coordination, or construction management
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project planning
• Experience with Bluebeam, Excel-based estimating tools, and construction document review
• Background in civil construction, underground utilities, earthwork, infrastructure, mechanical systems, or related construction environments strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, sales, and operations teams
• Self-starter mentality with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000–$140,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on sustainability and innovation

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.