Senior Tenders Manager, Renewable Energy Contracts

Lightsourcelabs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription, and viz

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holidays

Phone reimbursement

Commuter benefit

Lifestyle Savings Account

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Lightsource bp is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager, Tenders to lead strategic tendering and commercial negotiations for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.

Based in the US with hybrid work, you will coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Development, Safety, and EPC contractors, crafting competitive procurement strategies and sound award recommendations.

The role reports to the Vice President, Preconstruction and EPC Tenders and requires travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• A relevant college degree, preferably in engineering, supply chain, construction management, business management, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and executing EPC contracts for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.
• Experience in the utility-scale renewable-energy industry.
• A successful record of leading complex supplier and contract negotiations.
• Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to evaluate technical, financial, contractual, schedule and execution risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering activities for EPC contracts and, where applicable, O&M service contracts.
• Prepare, issue, and manage comprehensive RFP packages for EPC services.
• Review and normalize bids, evaluate commercial and technical differences, and develop clear award recommendations.
• Interview and evaluate bidders in partnership with project stakeholders.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and negotiate and execute LNTP agreements, EPC agreements, consulting agreements, service contracts, and supporting exhibits.
• Confirm that contracts satisfy applicable commercial and technical requirements.
• Conduct appropriate diligence and supplier prequalification.
• Market the project pipeline to EPC contractors and strengthen relationships with key vendors.
• Coordinate regular vendor engagement at conferences and in other business settings.
• Advise project teams on schedule implications, including when equipment must be delivered and services performed to achieve key milestones.
• Build strong relationships across Development, Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and other functions.
• Mentor, support, and guide junior team members

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Cross-functional teamwork

Commercial acumen

Education

Engineering degree

Supply chain degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Lightsource bp is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager, Tenders to lead strategic tendering and commercial negotiations for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.

Based in the US with hybrid work, you will coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Development, Safety, and EPC contractors, crafting competitive procurement strategies and sound award recommendations.

The role reports to the Vice President, Preconstruction and EPC Tenders and requires travel up to 30%.