Director, EPC Programs

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Director, EPC Programs to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the VP of the Customer Installations Group and will be based in San Jose CA, this is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.
Role and Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate and select EPC’s in line with the current and anticipated future needs of the Bloom Installations business.
• Provide ongoing negotiation of costs, operational performance, terms & conditions of our EPC’s
• Implement robust cost reduction tracking methodologies and design/construct/product feedback to continuously improve our Installations Cost and Quality.
• Develop partnership relations with EPC’s and pursue new business opportunities for Bloom Energy
• Provide strong management of the CIG supply base to ensure that business needs for schedule, cots, flexibility and technology needs are met or exceeded.
• Ensure compliance by establishing and clearly communicating the design, safety, and quality requirements to EPC suppliers.
• Ensure that CIG installation timelines are supported with capacity and timely acceptances.
• Evaluate and drive with the CIG leadership team further actions as appropriate where there is a competitive advantage for Bloom.
• Lead the EPC program to drive efficiencies and migrate the team from lower value activities such to higher value added activities such as New Program technologies for Installations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, engineering background required
• 15+ years in a senior procurement role preferably in heavy industry
• Demonstrated success in Managing EPCs in the Energy Sector
• Technical skills to enable identification and qualification of multiple EPC’s
• Demonstrated ability to drive and coordinate international construction activities
• In-depth negotiation experience and the ability to meet cost targets is required
• Strong analytical and technical skills are key
• Must be a highly collaborative team player
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain great working relationships across the company and with suppliers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Ability to excel in a complex and fast paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated with a high energy level and a strong work ethic.
• Organizational leadership skills; aggressiveness in achieving results, yet sensitivity to the need for communicating effectively with other members of the team.
• Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.

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 on the basis of 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.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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