Vice President, EPC Tenders

The Vice President oversees the execution of Lightsource BP's most significant projects, including several medium to large, high-profile, or complex initiatives. This role involves managing procurement and EPC contracts, supervising the field management team, and handling the technical aspects and commissioning of interconnections to guarantee successful commercial operation of the project. Additionally, the Vice President collaborates with internal stakeholders in areas like project finance and development and contributes to the construction organization by aiding in non-project-specific tasks such as internal reporting, recruitment, process enhancement, and strategic planning.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject Development Support

• Support the sales, development, and finance teams during the early, mid, and late-stage development of projects. 
• Attend interviews with off-take/PPA counterparties as part of RFP solicitation.

Pre-Construction Phase Activities

• Support pre-construction efforts including buyout, review, and execution of due diligence studies.
• Review preliminary designs and engineering to ensure compliance with other project agreements, permits, etc.
• Coordinate with interconnection and engineering teams to review and negotiate draft interconnection agreements.
• Develop bid packages for turn-key EPC Contracts, attend bid-walks, evaluate bids, develop scopes, and ultimately work with legal teams to negotiate and execute the contracts. 
• Coordinate with procurement teams on equipment delivery schedules, logistics details, and other key negotiated terms for module supply agreements.
• Work with internal engineering and consultants to create specification for main power transformers, go out to bid, and procure the transformer.

Construction Phase Activities

• Track Off-take contract deliverables to ensure that all requirements applicable to the engineering and construction project are incorporated and implemented.
• Ensure project compliance with all applicable permits. 
• Ensure that the requirements of the project Generator Interconnection Agreement are fully satisfied within the required timelines.
• Manage junior employees/direct reports and consultants.
• Coordinate with EPC Contractors, internal field management personnel and others to ensure the LSBP project field team has the appropriate temporary facilities, IT equipment, tools, and other resources.

Contract Adminstration

• Visit project sites on regular basis
• Maintain up to date and accurate project files within the LSBP document management system
• Manage directly or via project team module supply contract 
• Provide monthly budget and project expenditure forecasting.
• Provide weekly, monthly, or other reports to ensure accurate progress reporting.
• Coordinate project close-out activities and hand-off to O&M and asset management group. 

Internal/Organizational Non-Project Work

• Evaluate performance of more junior project personnel and/or direct reports to provide accurate feedback on performance, opportunities for improvement and annual goals.
• Support hiring of additional team members by assisting in preparation of job descriptions, interviewing and coordinating with staffing agency. 

Who We're looking for

Knowledge•    Familiarity with construction safety regulations and experience with implementation of safety plans on utility scale solar projects.•    Familiarity with utility scale solar quality control measures, drafting contractual requirements, and remediation of quality issues.•    Strong expertise in reading and understanding technical reports and construction drawings including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and SCADA systems. Familiarity with building and electrical codes is a plus•    Familiarity with construction means and methods applicable to utility scale solar and substation installations.Qualifications•    Familiarity with construction means and methods applicable to utility scale solar and substation installations.•    Articulate, clear, and professional communication both verbally and written.•    Well-developed, professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact with people at all levels, from the construction laborer to the CEO. Must demonstrate proficiency in situational awareness, knowing what to say/what not to say, and when. •    Strong computer skills including proficiency in of industry standard software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.•    Strong analytical, problem-solving skills showing understanding of schedule, monetary, and engineering/construction impacts to various changes/opportunities/impacts.•    Strong personal organizational skills to manage time, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.•    Ability to work in a team environment and have ability to lead groups and teams.•    Have ability to travel up to 30% of time.•    Remain outside for multiple hours in hot or cold weather at construction sites. •    Legally entitled to work and reside in US without restriction.•    Have no non-compete agreements with previous employers.Experience •    Bachelor’s degree required (master’s preferred)•    15+ years in construction, with 7+ years minimum in utility scale solar in a lead project manager/director role.•    Extensive experience developing bid packages, running bid processes, evaluating bids, and negotiating turn-key EPC Contracts and subcontracts.•    Experience managing EPC or Subcontracts of Utility Scale solar projects. •    Experience drafting formal notices, negotiating change orders and participating in or managing legal disputes with construction, procurement, and other various contracts.Lightsource bp is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

Why Join Us?

• Health and Wellness: Health, dental, and vision care for US team members start on your first day of employment.
• Bonuses: Annual and retention bonuses.
• Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, four weeks of vacation, and three weeks of sick leave annually.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid or remote work options.
• Reimbursements: Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement (up to $100) and a monthly commuter benefit (up to $150).

Our Culture

• Be You: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
• Be Responsible: Our culture is driven by core values, including safety, integrity, and sustainability.
• Be Recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer annual bonuses, retention benefits, health insurance, and pension.
• Be Inspired: Join our agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity worldwide.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible, and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values—Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive—guide everything we do.

If you’re passionate about renewable energy and want to make a difference, apply now!