Careers

Description

We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager to drive exciting and innovative microgrid projects
in various location across the West Coast. This is a great role for someone looking to play a
leadership role at a fast-growing PE backed business. This role will report to our Vice President,

Execution. Due to COVID-19, the role will initially involve working remotely, until conditions permit
in-person work. The role is based in California and will be the first project management hire on the
West Coast. Key responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the project manager for individual microgrid construction projects for our customers
from contract signature to commissioning
• Ensuring our internal company functions (i.e. Business Development, Engineering, Service) are
aligned throughout the project execution process
• Preparing project schedules, operating rhythms and sequence of operations to ensure all
stakeholders (Customers, subcontractors, Material/ Equipment vendors, and local regulatory
agencies) are informed and engaged
• Evaluating and manage 3rd party agreements and relationships with subcontractors and
vendors
• Driving pre-construction activities including take-offs, bid solicitation, bid review, subcontractor
negotiations and building final project budgets
• Tracking project costs and schedules to ensure project is delivered on-time and on-target
• Proactively identifying and resolving conflicts and developing and implementing viable
solutions
• Informing the build out of our Project Management function to keep pace with our company’s rapid growth

Requirements

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast paced, private equity backed
growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scale’s employees include:

Do the Right Thing
Act Like An Owner
Hustle
Demand Results
Go Together
Evolve or Disappear

For you to be successful in the role, you should have:
• Have 5+ years of experience in Construction Management, general contracting, logistics,
engineering, or military experience
• Have an understanding of California building code and regulations and public job experience
would be considered a plus
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Demonstrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Be a self-starter, autonomous and comfortable representing SMS in customer-facing situations
• Have some experience with logistics or project management software
• Have a Bachelor’s degree Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred

Benefits

We help you and your family stay healthy with extensive medical benefit options and coverage, we offer a competitive compensation package and 401k matching, and our time off policy encourages employees to replenish their energy when they need it.

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Description

We are looking for a hands-on strategy and operations professional to join us as a Director, Strategic Initiatives. This role will be report to our Chief Executive Officer and will enable the company to achieve strategic objectives by executing cross-functional high-value projects and initiatives. This is a great role for someone looking to play a leadership role at a fast-growing PE backed business. It will primarily be based out of our New Jersey headquarters. Due to COVID-19, the role may involve some remote work. Key responsibilities will include:

• Establish and lead Scale’s strategic planning process; push company’s strategic pillars forward and throughout the business
• Perform regular market assessments to identify and prioritize new strategic opportunities
• Drive new and emerging business strategies across the organization
• Develop commercial partnerships for future strategic partnerships
• Lead initiatives across key areas of the business (Business Development, Capital Solutions, etc) to develop strategy, establish processes, and drive efficiencies
• Work with the CEO to craft board agendas and decks, and ensure relevant information is communicated in an effective and efficient way

Requirements

For you to be successful in the role, you should have:

• 5 years of overall experience as a management consultant, business analyst, financial analyst or private equity associate
• BA in business or other related field
• Strong program and management skills
• Experience with M&A and deal teams a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and lead through influence
• Proactive and forward-thinking attitude and creative problem-solving ability and an ability to “manage-up”

Benefits

We help you and your family stay healthy with extensive medical benefit options and coverage, we offer a competitive compensation package and 401k matching, and our time off policy encourages employees to replenish their energy when they need it.

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Description

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious individual who will join our West Coast Business Development team and be responsible for outbound sales prospecting, market research, generating and qualifying new leads, and other sales related activities. This role is critical to the continued growth of Scale’s business in one of its most exciting and fast-growing markets on the west coast.

This person will play a major part in developing a robust pipeline of innovative microgrid projects, transforming the national energy landscape one project at a time. The role is great for a junior team member who is looking to learn the basics of the microgrid industry while also providing significant room for personal growth. This person will report to our Director of Business Development and is based in either the San Francisco Bay Area or the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Responsibilities:

• Lead generation is your primary responsibility. Executing on an outbound sales strategy by calling, emailing, and visiting new prospects
• Become an expert at communicating Scale’s value proposition
• Researching target markets, building lists, and helping to move leads into the “top of the funnel”
• Identify challenges and provide practical solutions to prospects. Provide insights to prospect’s questions as a product knowledge specialist.
• Building relationships is a major part of this role. Identifying key decision makers, nurturing new relationships, and setting appointments with a senior member of the business development team.
• Maintain a self-starter attitude and creative mindset. Assist in the creation of outreach strategies for new lead generation methods.
• Support senior business development team members with other sales and project development related activities.
• Attend conferences and events and represent Scale’s core values
• Synthesize complex information and understand each prospect’s unique communication styles. Clearly articulate next steps for each prospect moving forward.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast paced, private equity backed

growth business. For you to be successful in the role, you should have:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• Experience with public speaking or a sales related role;
• Completed a four-year college or university degree;
• A working knowledge of the distributed energy landscape or a desire to learn quickly and continuously improve;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a productive team member;
• Ability to travel domestically, primarily within California;
• Be an excellent problem solver and be comfortable with ambiguity;
• Experience with prospecting applications and CRM systems is a plus;
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

We help you and your family stay healthy with extensive medical benefit options and coverage, we offer a competitive compensation package and 401k matching, and our time off policy encourages employees to replenish their energy when they need it.

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Description

We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual to join Scale’s Marketing Team and support our growth. This role will focus on increasing our marketing strength and building out our brand as the leader in the distributed energy industry.
 
This role will be responsible for assisting the Marketing Director with coordinating and executing all of Scale’s marketing campaigns.
 
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in the renewable energy space and provides significant room for growth.
 
This person will report to our Director of Brand and Marketing and would ideally be based on the West Coast.
 
Responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Marketing in all campaign execution and management
- Create content for website, blog posts, social media posts, and more
- Manage presence at industry conferences and events
- Manage social media calendar and execution
- Update materials and collateral in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Assist with Internal communications and internal events
- Assist with design creation and branding opportunities
- Report on traffic and interactions with paid and organic campaigns

 

Requirements

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast paced, private equity backed
growth business. For you to be successful in the role, it would be beneficial to have the following:
- 1-3 years of marketing experience
- Completed a degree in marketing, design, or communications
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of HubSpot or similar marketing platform
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to quickly react and adapt to changing environments
- Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge
Maintain a self-starter attitude and creative mindset
- Experience collaborating with a diverse team of amazingly talented and fun people, but can also work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Based on the West Coast and Ideally in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- A working knowledge of the distributed energy landscape or a desire to learn quickly and continuously improve
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a productive team member
- Ability to travel domestically
- Have close understanding of how Marketing and - Sales work together to drive revenue and experience developing effective marketing workflows in partnership with sales
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple competing priorities and campaigns. 
- Demonstrated success translating marketing strategy into action by working with multiple partners and stakeholders. 

 

Benefits

We help you and your family stay healthy with extensive medical benefit options and coverage, we offer a competitive compensation package and 401k matching, and our time off policy encourages employees to replenish their energy when they need it.

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Description

This role will be responsible for originating and developing strategic relationships and microgrid projects. This person will work closely with the Director of Special Projects and our business development team members and will be a key player to help grow our business. This is a great role for someone looking to contribute to a fast-growing PE backed business. We are open to the location of this role.

Responsibilities will include:

• Originating and evaluating strategic partners to build out Scale’s project origination funnel. Including analyzing new markets and channels.
• Managing and training strategic partners on Scale’s products, services, and value proposition
• Working closely with Scale’s Commercial team to develop and execute Partner Agreements and project contracts
• Working closely with Scale’s Project Analysis team to design and develop projects
• Writing and presenting project proposals to end-use customers. Including expertly identifying obstacles and providing solutions for customers and effectively communicating Scales value proposition.
• Managing and supporting customers and partners throughout development
• Meaningfully tracking strategic partners and projects through development
• Contributing to Scale’s dynamic goals and team environment on a daily basis
• Attend conferences and events and represent Scale’s core values

Requirements

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a growing business. For you to be successful in the role, you should have:

• 3-5 years of work experience in developing energy projects
• Working knowledge of energy project development, financing, and contracting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to analyze, model, and manage data successfully and efficiently
• An awesome network of energy peers
• Completed a four-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Benefits

We help you and your family stay healthy with extensive medical benefit options and coverage, we offer a competitive compensation package and 401k matching, and our time off policy encourages employees to replenish their energy when they need it.

Apply Now