Senior Manager, Pre-Construction and Tenders

Senior Manager, Pre-Construction and Tenders 

Locations: San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; or Austin, TX
Work arrangement: Hybrid, Tuesday through Thursday in the office; Monday and Friday remote
Compensation: $150,000 to $170,000 base salary, plus a 20% annual bonus
Travel: Up to 30%
Reports to: Vice President, Preconstruction and EPC Tenders

Lightsource bp is seeking a Senior Manager to lead owner-side EPC procurement and commercial negotiations for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage system projects.

You will manage the full  lifecycle, including contractor engagement and qualification, RFP development, bid evaluation and levelization, award recommendations, and contract negotiation. Working closely with Development, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Legal, Finance, and Safety, you will help select strong EPC partners and establish commercially sound agreements that support successful project delivery.

What you’ll do
Lead end-to-end procurement and contracting for utility-scale solar PV and BESS EPC services
Develop procurement strategies and comprehensive EPC RFP packages
Manage bidder communications, contractor qualification, and competitive tender processes
Evaluate and level commercial and technical proposals, identify material differences, and prepare clear award recommendations
Lead commercial negotiations for limited notices to proceed, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, consulting agreements, service contracts, and supporting exhibits
Partner with Legal, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, and other stakeholders to align contract terms with project scope, schedule, technical requirements, and risk objectives
Evaluate contractor capabilities, financial strength, safety performance, execution history, and project capacity
Build and maintain productive relationships with leading EPC contractors
Monitor contractor availability, pricing trends, labor constraints, supply-chain conditions, and other market developments
Advise project teams on EPC schedules, procurement milestones, long-lead requirements, and execution risks
Improve procurement processes, evaluation tools, templates, and contracting practices
Mentor and support junior team members

What you’ll bring
Five or more years of experience in procurement, contracts, commercial management, or project delivery
Three or more years of experience involving utility-scale renewable energy, power generation, energy storage, or comparable power-infrastructure projects
Experience supporting or leading EPC procurement and complex commercial negotiations for large capital projects
Experience developing RFPs, evaluating proposals, levelizing bids, and preparing award recommendations
Strong understanding of EPC contracting, including pricing, scope, schedule, performance obligations, risk allocation, change management, warranties, and remedies
Strong commercial judgment and the ability to evaluate technical, financial, contractual, schedule, and execution risks
Ability to influence decisions and build alignment across multidisciplinary teams
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, construction management, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Business-fluent English
Willingness to travel up to 30%

Preferred qualifications
Direct experience negotiating EPC agreements for utility-scale solar PV or BESS projects
Experience working for a renewable-energy developer, independent power producer, EPC contractor, utility, or power-infrastructure organization
Experience negotiating limited notices to proceed, O&M agreements, consulting agreements, or other supporting project contracts
Experience with contractor due diligence, supplier prequalification, and market engagement
SAP experience
Experience mentoring or guiding procurement, contracts, or commercial professionals
Compensation and benefits
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000 annually, plus a 20% annual bonus. Compensation within the range will depend on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and work location.

Our US benefits include:

Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage beginning on your first day of employment
Retention bonus opportunities
Four weeks of annual vacation
Three weeks of annual sick leave
11 paid holidays
401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution
Monthly personal phone reimbursement of up to $100
Monthly commuter benefit of up to $150
Lifestyle Savings Account

Why Lightsource bp?
At Lightsource bp, you will work across disciplines to support the delivery of utility-scale renewable-energy projects. You will have the opportunity to influence critical procurement decisions, build relationships with leading EPC contractors, and strengthen the commercial strategies supporting our solar and energy-storage pipeline.

Our values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive guide how we work and support our commitment to developing safe, responsible, and meaningful low-carbon energy projects.

Equal opportunity and accommodations
Lightsource bp is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity or neurocognitive functioning, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to the recruiting process, including accessing the application, completing required assessments, or participating in screenings and interviews. Please contact us to request a recruiting accommodation.