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The OTS Materials & Contracting Operations Lead is responsible for all OTS procurement activities, integrator contracting, and production oversite.This role is based full time in our office in Bend, OR. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.\nJob Description:\n*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned\nPosition Responsibilities and Duties:\nAssist in reviews of outgoing estimates as needed. \nProvide updates to the equipment within the estimating tool as needed. \nEquipment pricing used within the estimating tool should be reviewed and updated quarterly to ensure the most up to date pricing is being used on all outgoing estimates. \nSend RFPs to integrators and MET vendors. \nCompare pricing to how the project was bid and ensure the proposals are within budget. \nWork with the OTS Project Development Manager to determine which integrator and MET vendor to contract on a per project basis. \nOversee subcontracting process for integrators and MET vendors for all active projects.\nContracting the SCADA design drafters for all active projects, as applicable. \nContracting 3rd party SCADA vendors for all applicable active projects. \nNegotiate and communicate LD caps of 3rd party SCADA provider to the OTS Pre-Construction Project Manager to be captured in prime EPC contract.\nMaintain the master bill of material (BOM) that resides in the Estimating Tool. \nBuild the BOM when a project is kicked off to begin design.\nParticipate in a meeting with the assigned PM and/or the Pre-Construction Project Manager, and assigned SCADA Design Engineer to review BOM ahead of design start. \nDetermine equipment lead times and establish drop-dead dates for ordering in order to meet desired equipment on site dates.\nMaintain datasheet repository with the latest equipment in the master BOM. \nEstablish and maintain relationships with material vendors and suppliers.\nShop for best pricing on required project equipment. \nMaintain a vender contact list. \nOrder project equipment and ensure it is delivered to the integrator on time. \nOrder equipment to site as directed by the OTS Project Manager (ad hoc orders). \nOrder MET switches as applicable for all SCADA projects managed by SOLV OTS. \nMaintain production schedule with each integrator, ensure they are on track to complete equipment builds by the desired timeframe. \nRun bi-weekly meetings with each integrator and communicate any project updates. \nParticipate in weekly meeting with the OTS PMs to communicate production updates and gather feedback.\nParticipate in SOW/Exhibit reviews as required by the OTS Pre-Construction Project Manager. \nManage the OTS cradle point (net cloud) account and ensure cradle points are in good working order for project deployments. \nManage the OTS ATT/Verizon accounts and ensure needed service lines are established and unused services lines are terminated. \nManage the OTS Starlink accounts and ensure needed service lines are established and unused services lines are terminated. \nWork with accounting and finance departments on a monthly basis to update the \"Inventory Materials” report. \nMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements:\nCollege degree is preferred but not required. Related working experience can offset a college degree.\nMinimum of 3 to 4 years of utility-scale solar SCADA industry experience, including demonstrated experience in procurement, contracting, or materials management specific to SCADA systems\nExperience in forecasting and purchasing SCADA related materials and services.\nCost tracking and budget management.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nProficient use of Microsoft office tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, Power BI.\nExperience using project management tools including MS Project, P6, or Smartsheet.\nEnergetic, enthusiastic, and charismatic.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.\nSOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAt SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nBenefits:\nEmployees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.\nCompensation Range:\n$86,269.00 - $107,836.00\nPay Rate Type:\nSalary\nSOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. 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