Birch Creek Energy · 4 hours ago
Proposal and Contracts Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Jeff La Point
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Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and submission of bid proposals, ensuring they meet all requirements and objectives while maintaining the project schedule.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, such as engineering, construction, procurement, development, finance, and legal, to gather necessary proposal information and documentation.
Develop, maintain, and update a bid library with templates and standard requirements
Manage all inquiries and requests for information from suppliers, subcontractors, and contractors.
Assemble bid-tabs to summarize overall bid results
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze proposal results.
Prepare bid-award recommendations and present them to leadership
Continuous improvement of bid processes
Support negotiations of contracts with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
Contracts include LNTPs, EPCs, and long-term service agreements (LTSAs) for PV, High Voltage (HV), and energy storage.
Assist with legal and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of IRA requirements as they relate to domestic content and prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements is a plus.
Manage and lead the creation of contract exhibits and amendments in close collaboration with stakeholders.
Manage and lead the final conformance and compilation of all contract documents for EPC to prepare them for executive signature.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Act as the primary point of contact for all bid and contract-related inquiries.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholder engagement and external collaboration, seeing the contract through from bid to execution.
Manage contract management tools and repositories and ensure accurate documentation control, including tracking milestones and obligations.
Maintain accurate records and document management of all bid proposals and contracts.
Maintain and update contract and exhibit templates.
Prepare regular reports on bid and contract activities for senior management.
Conduct market research to identify new partners to engage with.
Develop strategies to enhance the competitiveness of bid proposals.
Maintain contractor qualification matrices.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, finance, law, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in bid proposals and contract management.
Minimum of 3 years of renewable energy experience.
Demonstrated experience in the request for proposal process.
Strategic commercial decision-making experience.
Experience with EPC contracting process.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions in contracts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate proposals clearly and persuasively.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure all aspects of proposals and contracts are correct.
Ability to analyze complex information and make informed decisions.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Creative problem-solving skills to address any issues that arise during the bid and contract process.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.
Preferred
Knowledge of IRA requirements as they relate to domestic content and prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
A general understanding of EPC contract terminology related to renewable energy.
Curious, creative, flexible, and open-minded.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Team player with strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
Sense of humor.
Company
Birch Creek Energy
Birch Creek Energy, a St.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$530MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsFoss And CompanyFundamental
2024-10-31Debt Financing· $150M
2023-03-21Private Equity· $130M
2022-07-06Debt Financing· $250M
Leadership Team
Jon Buttles
Chief Financial Officer
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