Director, Procurement & Preconstruction

BlueWave•Boston, MA

3d•$165,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlueWave is seeking a Director of Preconstruction & Procurement to support late-stage solar and battery storage projects from development through contracting and construction readiness. As a key member of a lean Preconstruction team, this hands-on role owns planning, estimating, scheduling, constructability, risk management, strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting to ensure projects are fully scoped, priced, contracted, and supplied for successful execution. Reporting to the VP of Preconstruction, the Director collaborates with Project Development, Engineering, Project Execution, Finance, Legal, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other external partners. The role calls for sound commercial judgment, technical knowledge, clear communication, attention to detail, and strong relationships across the renewable energy supply chain. It requires versatility, the ability to balance detailed project work with commercial decisions, and initiative to advance priorities independently. The anticipated salary range is $165,000–$175,000 per year, plus bonus. Compensation depends on factors including internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and relevant experience. The role involves periodic travel to project sites and contractor, vendor, or supplier locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, contracting, sourcing, procurement, or a related field.
Experience with solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects, or comparable work in renewable energy, power, utilities, or infrastructure.
Ability to conduct constructability reviews, develop cost estimates, plan construction sequencing, and translate plans and specifications into executable project approaches.
Experience managing competitive bid processes, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, award recommendations, and contract negotiations.
Strong understanding of EPC and subcontractor management, supplier relationships, long-lead equipment planning, supply agreements, and construction contracts.
Advanced knowledge of critical path scheduling methods and tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and align internal and external stakeholders.
Periodic travel to project sites and contractor, vendor, or supplier locations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience with a U.S. solar developer, independent power producer, EPC contractor, or renewable energy owner-operator.
Deep knowledge of solar and storage construction, major equipment, commodity markets, supplier landscapes, and trade practices.
Broad knowledge of codes, standards, construction practices, and engineering principles applicable to renewable energy facilities.
Established relationships with EPCs, general contractors, subcontractors, distributors, vendors, or suppliers in the solar and storage sector.
Experience supporting finance, construction financing, or term financing for renewable energy projects.
Experience with Salesforce and construction management software such as Procore.

Responsibilities

Own and execute integrated preconstruction and procurement strategies for solar and battery storage projects, aligning scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and material availability.
Conduct constructability reviews, construction sequencing, cost and schedule assessments, and risk reviews to prepare projects for execution.
Build project cost estimates using historical data, subcontractor pricing, supplier quotes, commodity trends, and market intelligence; maintain cost and lead-time data for future modeling.
Develop and maintain critical path schedules with Project Development, Engineering, Project Execution, Finance, and external partners.
Create and manage bid packages, RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for materials, equipment, EPCs, general contractors, and trade partners; evaluate responses and document recommendations.
Lead or support negotiations on supply agreements, scopes of work, pricing, delivery terms, service levels, and firm project schedules with Legal and internal stakeholders.
Manage contractor and materials buyout, including long-lead equipment planning, supplier selection, award recommendations, contracting, logistics, and inventory planning.
Develop data-driven sourcing and negotiation strategies that reduce total cost of ownership while improving availability, quality, service, and innovation.
Identify and mitigate procurement, contracting, schedule, budget, logistics, and supply chain risks; support a smooth handoff to Project Execution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with EPCs, subcontractors, distributors, vendors, and suppliers; set performance expectations and share feedback.
Monitor commodity markets, industry indices, supplier capacity, construction practices, and competitive offerings to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
Partner with Project Development and Finance on project and portfolio budgets, pricing trends, variance analysis, and information needed for construction and term financing.
Maintain accurate procurement, cost, schedule, vendor, and material data in Salesforce and other applicable construction or project management systems.
Improve preconstruction, sourcing, procurement, inventory, contracting, and project handoff processes.
Travel periodically to project sites and contractor, vendor, or supplier locations.

Benefits

Subsidized medical insurance.
Dental and vision insurance fully paid by BlueWave.
Company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program at no cost to employees.
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options.
ClassPass membership.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Unlimited PTO.
15 paid holidays.
Summer Fridays.
Paid volunteer days.
401(k) with company match.
Cell phone reimbursement.
Monthly commuting stipend for hybrid employees.
Full-service gym and golf simulator at the office.
Annual bonus.