Contract Manager

You will support contract strategy and RFP development for utility-scale renewable projects. You will lead EPC contract negotiations, coordinate subject-matter experts, manage contract documents and claims, develop dispute-resolution strategies, support project turnover, and improve contracting processes.

Responsibilities

• Compile contract documents for construction RFPs
• Collaborate on contract strategy for each project
• Coordinate timely and accurate contract inputs across departments
• Evaluate contractor proposals as a contract subject-matter expert
• Establish negotiation rules with project teams and counterparties
• Track EPC contract negotiation progress and document versions
• Prioritize contract terms for negotiation
• Coordinate internal subject-matter experts and legal review
• Lead final approval and execution of EPC contracts
• Deliver post-execution contract training on risks and claims-management tools
• Manage contractual claims and advise project execution teams
• Create dispute-prevention and resolution strategies
• Draft contractual letters, agreements, settlements, presentations, and term sheets
• Track contractual disputes and mitigation actions
• Advise teams on contractor communication and contract-performance risk
• Improve contracting processes and apply lessons learned
• Support project turnover from construction to operations

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Legal, or equivalent
• Master's degree highly valued
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, contract management, claim management, or related roles
• Experience with construction and supply contracts, including on-site experience
• Experience with utility-scale solar, battery storage, and wind design and technical standards
• Experience constructing utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or wind projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Contractor qualification experience
• Project planning and executive-level reporting experience
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Cross-functional collaboration experience

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Parental leave