POSITION: SR. EPC Procurement Manager

WHO WE ARE

Heelstone Renewable Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and storage developer headquartered in Durham, NC, with expertise in developing, originating, financing, constructing, and operating solar photovoltaic, wind, and storage projects. Heelstone’s strategy includes greenfield development, co-development, and acquisitions of later-stage projects. Heelstone has developed and achieved commercial operation on over 80 solar projects with an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 1.2 GW. Heelstone has partnered with Qualitas Energy to fund its development platform as it continues to grow into a world-class Independent Power Producer. For more information, please visit www.heelstoneenergy.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior EPC Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing the procurement function of construction and operations for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects across the U.S. They will develop and maintain relationships to ensure continuity of the supply chain and on-time delivery of projects. This is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Mentor and support EPC team members, providing technical guidance and leadership.
Manage multiple EPC projects simultaneously, resolving high-level risks, delays, or cost challenges while communicating effectively with project stakeholders.
Maintain existing commercial relationships and develop new relationships with key suppliers.
Negotiate MSA’s (Master Supply Agreements) with key suppliers.
Lead the competitive bid process, develop performance and evaluation criteria, negotiate contracts, and evaluate suppliers and service providers performance.
Lead the preparation of contract documents, including specifications, general and special conditions, and exhibits, with support from legal, development, and operations teams.
Drive consistency in execution practices, ensuring alignment with corporate EPC standards.
Analyze market trends and government/regulatory conditions and assess their impact on future activities to provide strategy recommendations to leadership.
Support project acquisition processes on procurement, construction, and operations strategy and costs.
Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

Highly proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail
Self-starter that operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of projects and responsibilities, and resolving issues proactively.
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts, and work effectively under pressure.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Strong organization and management skills

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or related field
3-5 years of experience in procurement or a related position
Experience and understanding of the North American power market is preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Total Rewards Package

We have an office-based schedule of 4 days in the office (M-Th) and one work-from-home day. Our attractive compensation package offers:

Competitive Base Salary
Generous Bonus Program
401(K) company match with immediate vesting
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Company-sponsored HRA, employee-funded FSA, and DCA available
EAP Benefits
Company paid Long and Short-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
Flexible Paid Time Off and allotted Sick Time
12 Paid Holidays

In addition to the compensation package, we also boast robust perks which include:

Provided Setup of at-home Tech
Company-paid downtown Durham Parking next to the Durham Bulls Stadium
Free access to our building’s state-of-the-art gym
Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
Discount program for popular locations and services
Amazing rooftop views of Downtown Durham

A note to recruiters:

The Heelstone team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place.

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