Pre-Construction Manager

The Role

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.  

• 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.

• 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.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customers with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets. 

Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets.  To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit https://www.scalemicrogrids.com.

About EQT

EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.

To learn more about EQT, please visit https://eqtgroup.com.

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes.  We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.