Who We Are 
CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy company focused on the middle-market solar and storage industry. Mission-driven to mitigate the climate crisis, CleanCapital leads the energy transition with strategic investments in early-stage, new construction, and operating renewables projects and development partners. To date, the company has invested $1 billion in projects and companies, including the acquisition of BQ Energy, a national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development. The company has successfully acquired and managed more than 200 operating and new construction projects in 26 states and one U.S. territory, totaling more than 400 M. 

Location of Position: 

This position is a fully remote position, with the option of having a hybrid work schedule if located near our NYC or Buffalo office locations. Travel to jobsites will be required on an as-needed basis. 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals 

• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture 

• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader 

• 100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program 

• Competitive Salary. The range for this position is {$129,413-$175,088} plus a performance based bonus 

Our Commitment to Diversity 
CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce reflective of the communities we work in while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. We are also committed to ensuring that opportunities for historically under-represented populations have the opportunity to join our team and grow their career. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional recruitment and workforce development policies and actions. 

Position Summary 

The VP, Procurement and Preconstruction role will manage the transition of CleanCapital’s development projects and portfolio into the construction group, support new-build assets in the acquisitions stage, strategize on company procurement practices, and review and assess upcoming shifts in labor and material markets. 

Core Responsibilities: 

Procurement Duties 

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective. 

• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors. 

• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms. 

• Reviewing existing purchase orders and contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility. 

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers. 

• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services. 

• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements. 

• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs. 

• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods. 

• Overseeing and managing storage and handling of all goods. 

• Performing analysis of relevant legislature and the effect on purchase order language, material sourcing, etc. 

• Preparing procurement reports. 

Preconstruction Duties 

• Coordinate detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction) with the internal engineering team and external experts. 

• Assemble cost estimates including general conditions, special conditions, insurance and bonds. 

•  Prepare RFP bid packages and coordinate bidding process, including Q&A and site visits. 

• Review and descope RFP bids, including assuring that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated. 

• Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate. 

• Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management

• Maintaining subcontractor evaluations utilizing the Financial Review form provided by the Treasury Department. 

• Review contracts and major purchase order for compliance with the documents and the estimate. 
  Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate. 

• Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage to preconstruction department budgets. 

• Organize and lead the transition meeting between the development and the construction team 

• Visit potential projects to verify site conditions , meet with prospective bidders, meet with landowners, etc. Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules. 

• Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into subcontractor database. 

Education Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain management, or logistics preferred. 

Technical Skills and Experience 

• 5-7 years of experience in the following areas: 

• Estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, and client relationship 

• Success in managing preconstruction process for major, complex projects. 

• Using procurement software and databases 

• In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms 

• Must have previous experience as a Procurement manager and/or Preconstruction manager

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills 

• Must have the ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions. 

• Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Keen attention to detail.

• Project management skills.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion. 

• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Conditions 

If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions. If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

CleanCapital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.