Preconstruction Associate

About the role

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, trading and operation of battery energy storage assets across U.S. power markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary optimization applications daily to dispatch its fleet and support its offtake customers. Backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic portfolio of nearly 2,300 MW / 5,000 MWh in operations or under construction and a pipeline of over 12,000 MW in new projects in development. The Pre‑Construction Associate will manage the pre‑construction processes for late‑stage development projects and eventual handoff to construction and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the pre‑construction process for battery energy storage projects, ensuring smooth transitions between late‑stage development and project construction.
• Coordinate with internal departments (development, engineering, construction, operations) to align on project timelines, deliverables, and handover requirements.
• Develop and implement standardized processes and workflows for the pre‑construction process, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Support finance teams throughout the pre‑construction process, from building CapEx estimates at development stage through to providing timely project information and responses during the financial close due‑diligence process.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients during the projects’ late‑stage development and handover phases, addressing questions and ensuring their needs are met.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety standards during project handover.
• Create a project handoff sheet outlining all major technical and commercial details of late‑stage development projects.
• Track and report on key performance metrics for pre‑construction workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimizing.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, EPC contractor documents, design specifications.
• Create, manage, and evaluate requests for proposals (RFPs) for indicative and firm construction and balance of plant equipment.
• Engage with key contractors to deepen Jupiter Power’s supplier relationships.
• Ensure long‑lead items are properly ordered during the pre‑construction phase.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure long‑lead equipment follows Jupiter specifications.
• Support EPC contractor and supplier contract negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the transition between build phases, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Lead post‑handoff evaluations and feedback sessions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuous process improvement.
• Provide ongoing support to construction and engineering teams during project execution (post‑handoff).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, renewable energy, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering, procurement, and/or construction experience, ideally in the power industry across battery energy storage systems, renewables, data centers, or thermal generation.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred.

Skills

• Proven experience in project management, project engineering, or project development, with a strong focus on build‑to‑operation transitions.
• Knowledge of battery energy storage and other power generation technologies (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, gas, storage) and the specific challenges associated with their construction and operation.
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar) and workflow management software (Procore or similar).

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k with limited matching
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Eligibility to participate in bonus and equity programs

Pay

$100,000‑$120,000 DOE (depending on experience).

Schedule

Based out of the Chicago, IL office; subject to return‑to‑office policy requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.