<div>About BoxPower BoxPower helps utilities, communities, and critical infrastructure deploy resilient, cost-effective distributed energy systems. We combine planning/design software (EASI), turnkey hardware “kits,” and execution services (EPC + O&amp;M) to make DER deployments repeatable and scalable.  The Role You’ll lead the pre-NTP commercial and operational work required to protect margin, reduce surprises, and give Delivery a clean start. This includes sales-to-delivery handoffs, customer and subcontractor contract negotiation, subcontractor selection, subcontractor pricing, and structured project de-risking Sales-to-Delivery Handoff <ul><li>Standardize and run the handoff from Sales into Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Operations after award </li></ul><ul><li>Validate scope, assumptions, exclusions, milestone schedules, site/customer responsibilities, and commercial commitments before internal turnover </li></ul><ul><li>Sign-off on subcontractor selection within budget guardrails.</li></ul>Customer Contracting <ul><li>Maintain deviation logs, approved fallback positions, and approval records</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate cross-functional contract inputs from Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, and Operations</li><li>Run cross-functional readiness reviews (Eng/PM/Procurement/Ops) </li></ul>Subcontractor Strategy, Selection &amp; Pricing <ul><li>Source, qualify, level, negotiate and select subcontractors for awarded projects </li></ul><ul><li>Lead subcontract scope alignment, bid collection, pricing comparison, commercial negotiation, and buyout discipline </li></ul><ul><li>Build repeatable subcontractor coverage, pricing benchmarks, and market intelligence to improve speed and margin protection over time </li><li>Oversee estimating team output quality and turnover readiness.</li></ul>Project De-Risking Prior to NTP <ul><li>Maintain subcontractor risk related items pre-buyout.  </li></ul><ul><li>Drive resolution of assumption gaps, pricing misses, scope mismatches, and other issues that would create downstream delivery risk </li></ul><ul><li>Establish clear go/no-go and readiness criteria before projects move into formal execution </li></ul>Structured Transition to Delivery <ul><li>Oversee post-signature contract readiness, including contract kickoffs, obligation extraction, and risk handoff to PMO and Operations </li><li>Ensure the execution team enters NTP with clear contractual obligations, aligned budget assumptions, subcontractor strategy, and open-item visibility </li><li>Track and improve pre-NTP cycle time, handoff quality, subcontractor coverage, and recurring root causes of downstream project disruption </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>8+ years in pre-construction, project development, contracts, commercial operations, or related leadership roles </li></ul><ul><li>Track record negotiating customer and subcontractor agreements and managing pre-NTP commercial risk </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with subcontractor selection, pricing, bid leveling, scope alignment, and project readiness reviews </li><li>Strong written communication, contract judgment, and cross-functional execution skills </li></ul> Compensation The pay range for this position is $165,000 to $175,000 annually. Actual compensation offered will be determined by the candidate's experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Equal Employment Opportunity BoxPower, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, and termination. Reasonable Accommodations BoxPower is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates and individuals. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at hrteam@boxpower.io. We will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process to identify an effective accommodation. Fair Chance BoxPower will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) and all other applicable law. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration. </div>

BoxPower&rsquo;s modular microgrid systems can deliver renewable and reliable power as a cost-effective alternative to diesel generators. By pre-assembling and mass-producing our systems in shipping containers, BoxPower products help communities, governments, businesses, humanitarian and emergency relief agencies access off-grid power rapidly and provide energy resilience when power supply from the grid is unavailable or unreliable. BoxPower&rsquo;s product range is scalable and can be configured to meet a broad range of use cases and applications. We&rsquo;re proud to help to deliver clean, affordable, reliable energy to established and emerging markets around the world.

Preconstruction Manager

<div>About BoxPower BoxPower helps utilities, communities, and critical infrastructure deploy resilient, cost-effective distributed energy systems. We combine planning/design software (EASI), turnkey hardware “kits,” and execution services (EPC + O&amp;M) to make DER deployments repeatable and scalable.  The Role You’ll lead the pre-NTP commercial and operational work required to protect margin, reduce surprises, and give Delivery a clean start. This includes sales-to-delivery handoffs, customer and subcontractor contract negotiation, subcontractor selection, subcontractor pricing, and structured project de-risking Sales-to-Delivery Handoff <ul><li>Standardize and run the handoff from Sales into Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Operations after award </li></ul><ul><li>Validate scope, assumptions, exclusions, milestone schedules, site/customer responsibilities, and commercial commitments before internal turnover </li></ul><ul><li>Sign-off on subcontractor selection within budget guardrails.</li></ul>Customer Contracting <ul><li>Maintain deviation logs, approved fallback positions, and approval records</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate cross-functional contract inputs from Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, and Operations</li><li>Run cross-functional readiness reviews (Eng/PM/Procurement/Ops) </li></ul>Subcontractor Strategy, Selection &amp; Pricing <ul><li>Source, qualify, level, negotiate and select subcontractors for awarded projects </li></ul><ul><li>Lead subcontract scope alignment, bid collection, pricing comparison, commercial negotiation, and buyout discipline </li></ul><ul><li>Build repeatable subcontractor coverage, pricing benchmarks, and market intelligence to improve speed and margin protection over time </li><li>Oversee estimating team output quality and turnover readiness.</li></ul>Project De-Risking Prior to NTP <ul><li>Maintain subcontractor risk related items pre-buyout.  </li></ul><ul><li>Drive resolution of assumption gaps, pricing misses, scope mismatches, and other issues that would create downstream delivery risk </li></ul><ul><li>Establish clear go/no-go and readiness criteria before projects move into formal execution </li></ul>Structured Transition to Delivery <ul><li>Oversee post-signature contract readiness, including contract kickoffs, obligation extraction, and risk handoff to PMO and Operations </li><li>Ensure the execution team enters NTP with clear contractual obligations, aligned budget assumptions, subcontractor strategy, and open-item visibility </li><li>Track and improve pre-NTP cycle time, handoff quality, subcontractor coverage, and recurring root causes of downstream project disruption </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>8+ years in pre-construction, project development, contracts, commercial operations, or related leadership roles </li></ul><ul><li>Track record negotiating customer and subcontractor agreements and managing pre-NTP commercial risk </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with subcontractor selection, pricing, bid leveling, scope alignment, and project readiness reviews </li><li>Strong written communication, contract judgment, and cross-functional execution skills </li></ul> Compensation The pay range for this position is $165,000 to $175,000 annually. Actual compensation offered will be determined by the candidate's experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Equal Employment Opportunity BoxPower, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, and termination. Reasonable Accommodations BoxPower is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates and individuals. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at hrteam@boxpower.io. We will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process to identify an effective accommodation. Fair Chance BoxPower will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) and all other applicable law. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration. </div>

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