Pre-Construction Manager

Become a Pre-Construction Manager with Scale Microgrids in Santa Monica or Oakland, CA. Drive pre-construction activities for solar and energy storage projects, ensuring alignment among teams. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector. Join Scale Microgrids as a Pre-Construction Manager in Santa Monica or Oakland, CA. In this hybrid role, you will lead pre-construction activities for solar and energy storage projects, collaborating with business development, engineering, and project management teams. Build relationships with contractors and vendors while managing budgets and procurement. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, medical benefits, paid vacation, and 401K matching as you contribute to a fast-growing company in the renewable energy industry.

Scale Microgrids Santa Monica, California, United States Oakland, United States Hybrid Full Time UTC-08:00

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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Job Description

You will be driving pre-construction activities for our distributed generation projects, which typically include solar, natural gas generation, and energy storage resources. This hybrid role reports to our Sr. Director of Project Engineering and Preconstruction, and will be based out of either our Oakland or Santa Monica, CA offices. You can expect to travel within the primary area of operation.

Key Responsibilities

Drive pre-construction activities, including take-offs, bid solicitation, bid review, subcontractor negotiations, and building final project budgets
Liaison between the business development, engineering, and project management teams to ensure internal stakeholders are aligned throughout the pre-construction phase of each project
Grow Scale's existing partner base by building relationships with new and existing contractors and vendors
Receive and levelize bids (pricing) from all subcontractors and compare to internally developed costs on the opportunity to date
Drive material procurement across multiple projects with a focus on meeting schedule deadlines and staying within budget
Produce detailed and accurate scopes of work to aid in contractor pricing. Ensure internal and external stakeholder requirements are captured in the scope
Utilize industry knowledge and experience to develop early-stage project budgets based on the conceptual scope
Prioritize and execute budget development, contractor pricing, and material procurement for multiple projects in various geographic locations simultaneously
Coordinate equipment procurement strategy with procurement team and EPC contractor
Source updates on material pricing and labor rates
Price out multiple scenarios for portfolio projects within a short time frame
Perform site visits

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Construction Management, general contracting, logistics, engineering, or the energy industry, with an emphasis on budgeting, cost estimating, and procurement
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with equipment vendors and contractors, specifically in the electrical construction and distributed energy field
Knowledge of building codes and regulations
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Have the initiative to work autonomously and be comfortable representing SMS in customer-facing situations
A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Strong Microsoft Excel and Office Suite tools skills

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.