Sr Project Manager

Scale-Microgrid-Solutions; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale Microgrids is seeking a hands-on Senior Project Manager to drive microgrid construction projects across the West, reporting to the Senior Director, Project Management, with a hybrid work arrangement from our Santa Monica or Oakland, CA offices. You will lead schedules, budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and on target.

In this role you will manage bid processes, negotiate with contractors and EPCs, and ensure alignment across Business

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management or related fields.
• Understanding of building codes and regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive mindset.
• Autonomous, mission-driven, and customer-facing experience.
• Highly organized with ability to manage direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead microgrid construction projects from contract through commissioning.
• Coordinate Business Development, Engineering, and Service during execution.
• Prepare schedules, rhythms, and operations for stakeholders.
• Evaluate third-party contracts and relationships with vendors/ EPCs.
• Manage bid processes, negotiations, and project budgets.
• Track costs and schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and resolve conflicts and implement solutions.
• Help scale Scale's Project Management function as the company grows.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Autonomous work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

G Suite / MS Office

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Project Manager to drive exciting and innovative microgrid projects in various locations across the West.

You will report to the Senior Director, Project Management, and work on a hybrid basis out of either our Santa Monica or Oakland, CA offices.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the project manager for individual microgrid construction projects for our customers from contract signature through commissioning


• Ensure our internal company functions (i.e., Business Development, Engineering, Service) are aligned throughout the project execution process


• Prepare project schedules, operating rhythms, and sequence of operations to ensure all stakeholders (customers, contractors, material/ equipment vendors, and local regulatory agencies) are informed and engaged


• Evaluate and manage 3rd party agreements and relationships with Contractors/EPCs and other material and service providers


• Manage bid solicitation, bid review, selection, contractor negotiations, and establish and maintain project budgets


• Track project costs and schedules to ensure the project is delivered on time and on target


• Proactively identify and resolve conflicts and develop and implement viable solutions


• Inform the development of our Project Management function to keep pace with our company’s rapid growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, general contracting, logistics, engineering, energy industry, or military experience


• An understanding of building code and regulations


• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills


• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills


• Proactive and mission-driven behavior


• Able to work autonomously and be comfortable representing Scale in customer-facing situations


• Highly organized and self-motivated, with determination to work through challenges


• Team player who supports the growth of others with experience managing direct reports


• Competency in Procore, MS Project (or similar scheduling software), G-suite/MS Office


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

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 is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today’s growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.

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.