Senior Preconstruction Manager

We are looking for a Senior Preconstruction Manager to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr. Construction Contracts Manager and will be based in San Jose, CA.

• Develop, maintain, and execute checklists for verifying and documenting contractor compliance with contracts, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct assessments to identify and qualify contractors that provide construction and construction‑related services based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Collect performance data and present metrics to support strategic decisions to grow, divest, or maintain contractors for long‑term partnership and potential cost savings.
• Catalogue compliance and metrics and monitor over time to assess potential for improvement in our base contract.
• Support bid process to draft and distribute Request for Proposals (RFPs) to potential contractors, outlining the specifications and requirements for products and services needed.
• Support bid process to perform detailed scope, schedule, and cost analyses of contractor bids to identify optimal procurement options aligned with business schedule targets, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Support bid process for negotiations with contractors to secure best price and contract terms.
• Perform procurement activities in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional feedback to ensure the purchased services meet all technical, business, commercial, and legal requirements.
• Support the ordering process from RFP creation to contract negotiation and execution.
• Support change management process.
• Support contract closeout processes.
• Support contract administration and escalation resolution to ensure contractors meet both short‑term needs and long‑term strategic goals.
• Support internal processes to set up new vendors, issue purchase orders, expedite payments, and manage changes.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through root cause analysis of pain points, proposing solutions, and implementing process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in procurement and construction.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction: planning, equipment, methods, cost control methods, and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction services procurement.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Highly motivated personality, effective communication skills, and strong ability to work in a high‑performing team environment with a customer service focus.
• Well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as outside customers, utility and governmental personnel.
• Framework understanding of construction contracts.

• Proficiency in Procore, Salesforce, and Oracle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Involvement in cost‑reduction initiatives including data analysis and recommended actions.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

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