The Pre-Construction Associate will play a critical role in the development and execution of Aypa’s portfolio of stand-alone battery storage and hybrid projects. This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to successfully plan, design, and prepare projects during the pre-construction phase.

Responsibilities:

• Support in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and assist in the formation of budgets for mid-to-large scale BESS and/or solar projects
• Collaborate with management and development to identify and review project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure all potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Coordinate to engineering design reviews during late-stage development and provide input regarding feasibility and constructability
• Support curation of project documentation and permitting from the Development Team to the Construction Team
• Oversee the preparation and submission of permitting applications and compliance documents, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
• Support the evaluation of risks on mature project sites, including site visits and data collection
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Procurement team to ensure project designs meet technical, vendor, and regulatory requirements, and provide expert reviews on design documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality control
• Work with Procurement to identify scope gaps before or after the execution of respective contracts
• Administer meetings with EPC contractors, suppliers, and interconnecting utilities for projects before mobilization
• Maintain effective communication and schedules with internal project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, ensuring all parties are informed and aligned.
• Ensure that projects adhere to environmental and safety standards and assist in the development of safety plans and protocols
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, and reports, and prepare regular progress reports for senior management and stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned or required, including techno-commercial value engineering

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project or construction management, environmental science, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience as a project manager or project engineer in the renewable energy sector
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designations considered an asset
• Proven track record of supporting utility-scale projects, with a preference for previous BESS and Solar experience
• Strong knowledge of MS Project, P6, or Primavera
• Strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of regulatory and permitting processes in the energy sector

Compensation and Location:

Salary: Full-time base salary commensurate with experience;
Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business;
Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits;
Location: Remote (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX, or Salt Lake City, UT, or willing to relocate;
Travel: 20%.

Responsible for supporting the development, growth, and execution of Aypa’s renewables procurement platform of energy storage and solar hybrid technologies, the Contracts Specialist position will involve interfacing with vendors, deal scoping, and overall contracting support. This role supports Aypa’s growth with targeted contract management to ensure all projects receive the appropriate equipment and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support incorporation of Aypa standard terms and exhibits in battery and solar PV supply, service, and EPC contracts;
• Work with internal and external councils on supply and EPC contracts and support contractual exhibits to progress deals to completion;
• Maintain contracting dashboards and trackers for deal progression
• Collaborate with legal, finance, engineering, and commercial teams to structure optimal scoping in contracts;
• Support the Contracts, Procurement and Pre-Construction managers to incorporate negotiated terms and conditions into contract agreements, ensuring alignment with project requirements and objectives;
• Function as gate-keeper for transmittals to and from all contracting parties;
• Maintain accurate version control for all forms, contracts, and exhibits;
• Assist in creating easy-to-digest summaries for executive consumption of key contractual terms;
• Provide input into the company business plan and development strategy;
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/project management, contract management, or related field;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in utility-scale renewables contracting. Experience in renewables contracting preferred;
• Exceptional organizational skills to efficiently oversee and manage the contract lifecycle;
• Familiarity with renewables, procurement, and construction;
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a demonstrated proactive work ethic;
• As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.

Compensation and Location:

Salary:  A base salary commensurate with experience;
Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the business's overall success;
Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, and other health/wellness benefits;
Location: Hybrid (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate. 
Travel: Candidate must be willing to travel 10-15% for direct vendor negotiation and industry trade shows.