Project Manager (m/w/d)

Become a Project Manager with Scale Microgrids in Santa Monica or Oakland, California. Lead innovative microgrid projects from contract to commissioning, ensuring alignment across teams. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact in the renewable energy sector. Join Scale Microgrids as a Project Manager in Santa Monica or Oakland, California, and lead exciting microgrid projects. You will manage project execution, ensuring alignment among teams and stakeholders, while tracking costs and schedules. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction management or related fields. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, medical benefits, paid vacation, and 401K matching while making a significant impact in the renewable energy industry.

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Scale Microgrids

Company Overview

Name

Scale Microgrids

Headquarters

Ridgewood, NJ, United States

Founded

2016

Size

Approximately 30 employees (source: zoominfo.com).

What They Do

Scale Microgrids specializes in distributed energy systems, focusing on solar, storage, fuel cells, and combined heat and power (CHP) technologies. The company aims to deliver cheaper, cleaner, and more resilient power through on-site microgrids tailored for a variety of organizations, ranging from grocery stores to industrial facilities (source: cbinsights.com). Their core services encompass full lifecycle management, which includes design, construction, financing, ownership, and operations of energy assets. Additionally, they provide financing support for technology providers, developers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), enabling customers to cut utility costs, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience against grid outages (source: cbinsights.com). Target markets primarily include commercial and community segments, such as energy-consuming businesses and small businesses that may not have access to rooftop solar solutions, with community solar projects powering over 80,000 homes through their acquired portfolios (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

Projects & Track Record

Scale Microgrids has completed and is currently involved in several notable projects, including the acquisition of over 100 megawatts of community solar in New York from CSG-Gutami, which builds on their previous partnerships (source: scalemicrogrids.com). In January 2024, they agreed to acquire an additional 500 megawatts of distributed solar and storage from Gutami, expanding their capacity to power over 80,000 homes and small businesses across states like California and New York (source: scalemicrogrids.com). A key ongoing project includes the pre-construction acquisition of a 9.6-megawatt CHP fuel cell site in Bridgeport, Connecticut, from NuPower, which is financed through a combination of debt and tax equity (source: cbinsights.com). Their partnerships with firms like Gutami and NuPower, along with their geographic presence across multiple U.S. states, highlight their commitment to expanding community solar initiatives (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Scale Microgrids has secured a significant $300 million equity commitment from Warburg Pincus to support its growth initiatives (source: scalemicrogrids.com). They successfully closed a 100-megawatt community solar deal in New York with CSG-Gutami, followed by the recent 500-megawatt expansion across multiple states, which underscores their aggressive growth strategy (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Additionally, the acquisition of a 9.6-megawatt fuel cell project in Bridgeport, Connecticut, marks a significant financing milestone for the company (source: cbinsights.com). Furthermore, EQT, a prominent private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Scale Microgrids, indicating strong interest from major investors in the company's future (source: pehub.com).

Working There

Scale Microgrids offers a variety of roles across several departments, including engineering (17 roles), sales (15), operations (13), legal (9), finance (8), C-suite (7), and IT (6) (source: zoominfo.com). Recent job openings have included positions such as inside sales and marketing associate, software engineer, and e-mobility sales engineer, reflecting the company's growth and the demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector (source: zoominfo.com). The company culture emphasizes rapid growth and inclusivity, with CEO Ryan Goodman highlighting the importance of community solar in their 2024 announcements (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Employees work closely with customers from day one, focusing on cost, resilience, and achieving their energy goals (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

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We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager to drive exciting and innovative microgrid projects in various locations across California.

You will report to our Senior Director, Project Management, and be based in our Oakland or Santa Monica, CA offices.

Key responsibilities will include

Serve as the project manager for individual microgrid construction projects for our customers, from contract signature to commissioning
Ensure our internal company functions (i.e., Business Development, Engineering, Service) are aligned throughout the project execution process
Prepare project schedules, operating rhythms, and sequence of operations to ensure all stakeholders (customers, subcontractors, material/ equipment vendors, and local regulatory agencies) are informed and engaged
Evaluate and manage 3rd party agreements and relationships with subcontractors and vendors
Manage bid solicitation, bid review, subcontractor negotiations, and building final project budgets
Track project costs and schedules to ensure the project is delivered on time and on target
Proactively identify and resolve conflicts and develop and implement viable solutions
Inform the build-out of our Project Management function to keep pace with our company's rapid growth

The Ideal Candidate

5+ years of experience in construction management, general contracting, logistics, engineering, energy industry, or military experience
An understanding of building codes and regulations
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Proactive and takes Initiative
Able to work autonomously and comfortably representing Scale in customer-facing situations
Some experience with logistics or project management software
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

Do the Right Thing
Act Like an Owner
Hustle
Demand Results
Go Together
Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.