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Our approach combines thoughtful siting, dual-use development, and long-term ownership to ensure every project is built for lasting impact.\nAbout the role:\nBlueWave is seeking a Director of Preconstruction & Procurement to support late-stage solar and battery storage projects from development through contracting and construction readiness. As a key member of a lean Preconstruction team, this role will take hands-on ownership of planning, estimating, scheduling, constructability, risk management, strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting to ensure projects are fully scoped, priced, contracted, and supplied for successful execution.\nReporting to the VP of Preconstruction, the Director will collaborate with Project Development, Engineering, Project Execution, Finance, Legal, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other external partners. Success requires sound commercial judgment, technical knowledge, clear communication, attention to detail, and strong relationships across the renewable energy supply chain.\nThis highly cross-functional role requires versatility, the ability to balance detailed project work with commercial decisions, and the initiative to move priorities forward independently. This role is highly hands-on and well suited to someone who enjoys both developing the approach and doing the detailed work required to execute it.\nWhat you'll do:\nOwn and execute integrated preconstruction and procurement strategies for solar and battery storage projects, aligning scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and material availability.\nConduct constructability reviews, construction sequencing, cost and schedule assessments, and risk reviews to prepare projects for execution.\nBuild project cost estimates using historical data, subcontractor pricing, supplier quotes, commodity trends, and market intelligence; maintain cost and lead-time data for future modeling.\nDevelop and maintain critical path schedules with Project Development, Engineering, Project Execution, Finance, and external partners.\nCreate and manage bid packages, RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for materials, equipment, EPCs, general contractors, and trade partners; evaluate responses and document recommendations.\nLead or support negotiations on supply agreements, scopes of work, pricing, delivery terms, service levels, and firm project schedules with Legal and internal stakeholders.\nManage contractor and materials buyout, including long-lead equipment planning, supplier selection, award recommendations, contracting, logistics, and inventory planning.\nDevelop data-driven sourcing and negotiation strategies that reduce total cost of ownership while improving availability, quality, service, and innovation.\nIdentify and mitigate procurement, contracting, schedule, budget, logistics, and supply chain risks; support a smooth handoff to Project Execution.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with EPCs, subcontractors, distributors, vendors, and suppliers; set performance expectations and share feedback.\nMonitor commodity markets, industry indices, supplier capacity, construction practices, and competitive offerings to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.\nPartner with Project Development and Finance on project and portfolio budgets, pricing trends, variance analysis, and information needed for construction and term financing.\nMaintain accurate procurement, cost, schedule, vendor, and material data in Salesforce and other applicable construction or project management systems.\nImprove preconstruction, sourcing, procurement, inventory, contracting, and project handoff processes.\nTravel periodically to project sites and contractor, vendor, or supplier locations.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree strongly preferred.\n8+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, contracting, sourcing, procurement, or a related field.\nExperience with solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects, or comparable work in renewable energy, power, utilities, or infrastructure.\nAbility to conduct constructability reviews, develop cost estimates, plan construction sequencing, and translate plans and specifications into executable project approaches.\nExperience managing competitive bid processes, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, award recommendations, and contract negotiations.\nStrong understanding of EPC and subcontractor management, supplier relationships, long-lead equipment planning, supply agreements, and construction contracts.\nAdvanced knowledge of critical path scheduling methods and tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills; experience with Salesforce and construction management software such as Procore.\nStrong analytical, negotiation, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and align internal and external stakeholders.\nExperience with a U.S. solar developer, independent power producer, EPC contractor, or renewable energy owner-operator.\nDeep knowledge of solar and storage construction, major equipment, commodity markets, supplier landscapes, and trade practices.\nBroad knowledge of codes, standards, construction practices, and engineering principles applicable to renewable energy facilities.\nEstablished relationships with EPCs, general contractors, subcontractors, distributors, vendors, or suppliers in the solar and storage sector.\nExperience supporting finance, construction financing, or term financing for renewable energy projects. \nThe anticipated salary range for this role is $165,000- $175,000 per year + bonus.\nCompensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and relevant experience as outlined in the job description above.\nBenefits:\nAt BlueWave, we take care of our people with a benefits package built around what matters most.\nHealth & Wellness: Subsidized medical insurance, with dental and vision insurance fully paid by BlueWave. We also provide 100% company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage, as well as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to employees. HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options are available, along with a ClassPass membership. Employees may also elect voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance.\nFamily & Time Off: Paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, 15 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, and paid volunteer days.\nFinancial & Perks: 401(k) with company match, cell phone reimbursement, and a monthly commuting stipend for hybrid employees. Our office also features a full-service gym and golf simulator.\nEEO Statement:\nBlueWave is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nA Note to Third-Party Recruiters:\nBlueWave's People Team manages all recruiting and hiring activity. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing firms, or agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will become the property of BlueWave, and no fees will be owed. 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