Manager, Preconstruction & Tenders

Lightsource bp

• $130K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business Management, or related field
  • Experience in negotiating EPC contracts
  • Proficiency in managing RFPs and evaluating bids
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and contract review skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Competence in building consensus among multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, issue, and manage RFP packages for EPC and O&M services
  • Review and normalize bids to support award recommendations
  • Interview and evaluate bidders alongside project stakeholders
  • Complete due diligence through supplier prequalification procedures
  • Develop relationships with key EPC vendors and coordinate meetings
  • Support negotiation and execution of various contractual agreements
  • Ensure contracts align with technical and commercial project requirements
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various functions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage starting on day one
  • Retention bonuses available
  • Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution
  • Hybrid work model with specific in-office days
  • Monthly personal phone reimbursement of up to $100
  • Monthly commuter benefits of up to $150
  • Access to a Lifestyle Savings Account and additional perks
Full Job Description
Manager, Pre-Construction and Tenders

Location: Austin, Texas; Denver, Colorado; or San Francisco, California
Work model: Hybrid, Tuesday through Thursday in the office
Salary: $130,000 to $150,000 annually, plus a 15% annual bonus
Travel: Up to 30%

What you'll do

As Manager, Pre-Construction and Tenders, you will support the sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and award of Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts for utility-scale renewable energy projects. You may also support Operations and Maintenance service contracts.

Working within our EPC team, you will collaborate closely with Project Management, Engineering, Development, Safety and other key stakeholders. You will bring strong commercial judgment, attention to detail and the ability to manage complex tendering activities against critical project timelines.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing, issuing and managing RFP packages for EPC services and, when required, O&M services
  • Reviewing, normalizing and comparing bids to support clear, well-informed award recommendations
  • Interviewing and evaluating bidders in partnership with project stakeholders
  • Completing supplier due diligence through company prequalification procedures
  • Developing productive relationships with key EPC vendors, including coordinating regular meetings at industry conferences and other settings
  • Supporting the negotiation and execution of Limited Notice to Proceed agreements, EPC agreements and other consulting or service contracts, including required exhibits
  • Helping ensure contracts meet the project's technical and commercial requirements
  • Building effective partnerships with internal stakeholders across Development, Project Management, Engineering, Safety and other functions
  • Supporting strategic priorities while remaining comfortable managing detailed, tactical activities when needed


Who we're looking for

You are a collaborative and commercially minded professional who can evaluate complex information, build consensus and deliver accurate work within demanding timelines. You understand the developer's perspective and can balance project goals, supplier relationships, risk and commercial requirements.

You will bring:

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business Management or a related field
  • Experience supporting the negotiation of EPC contracts
  • Experience managing RFPs, evaluating bids and developing award recommendations
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical, organizational and contract review skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build consensus among multiple stakeholders
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Business-fluent proficiency in English
  • The ability to travel up to 30%


Experience within utility-scale renewable energy and familiarity with SAP are preferred.

We offer

  • Competitive compensation of $130,000 to $150,000 annually, plus a 15% annual bonus
  • Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage beginning on your first day of employment
  • Retention bonuses
  • Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually, plus 11 paid holidays
  • A 401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution
  • A hybrid working environment, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office and Monday and Friday remote
  • Monthly personal phone reimbursement of up to $100
  • Monthly commuter benefits of up to $150
  • A Lifestyle Savings Account and additional benefits


This position must be performed on a hybrid basis from our office in Austin, Denver or San Francisco.

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