Principal Contracts Management

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Management professional for our data center construction builds including data center services required to maintain data center operations. The successful candidate will drive the contract management process for General Contractors and operational services to support our large-scale data center programs. You will be responsible for the Request-For-Information / Quotation / Proposal (collectively RFx) process(s) in addition to preparing reviewing negotiating and executing contracts with various parties such as general contractors subcontractors suppliers and consultants. You will also ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and industry standards and manage any contract-related issues claims and/or disputes. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex construction and technology agreements strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of the data center or critical infrastructure industry.

Responsibilities:

• Competitive Bid(s): Create and issue RFxs for services required for the projects and evaluate and compare the bids received from the suppliers.
• Contract Formation Execution Management and Administration: Create and deliver on contract execution plans inclusive of contract formation execution and post-execution management/administration.
• • Draft review negotiate and execute contracts with various parties such as clients subcontractors suppliers and consultants for large-scale data center construction/build programs including post-build operational services.
  • Manage contract renewals extensions amendments and terminations and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documents.
  • Collaborate with legal finance construction engineering and procurement teams to align contract terms with technical and financial objectives.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities associated with contracts and resolve any contract-related issues or disputes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business administration Economics Finance Construction Management Legal Studies Contract Law Business Law or Supply Chain.
• 5-7 years of commercial/transactional contracts management including drafting negotiation execution and management. Includes an applied understanding of commercial language construction practices risk management supply chain or similar contracts-related experience.
• 3 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience including at least 1 year working for a hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator.
• Experience working in fast-paced large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools data analytics and BI tools
• Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business administration Economics Finance Construction Management Legal Studies Contract Law Business Law or Supply Chain
• Experience with typical construction/services contracting approaches and fee structures (e.g. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Not-to-Exceed Cost Plus Fee Time & Materials Hourly Rate Not to Exceed Design-Build (DB) or Design-Build-Assist (DBA) etc.
• Experience managing construction claims.
• Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence

Required Traits Expertise and Skills:

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust ensure fairness and foster long-term transparent relationships with suppliers.

• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions cultural nuances and motivations of others while effectively managing ones own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.

• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.

• Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.

• Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions assess cost structures and identify potential risks ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.

• Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position build consensus and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.

• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks identify vulnerabilities and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety security availability and scale.

• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust collaboration and long-term partnerships while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking industry insights and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel:

• Work location is flexible to Seattle WA Denver CO or Alexandria VA.
• Regular travel as needed to Fleet offices and to meet with vendors.

Expected Salary Range:

$150000-$200000 (base) bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organizations ongoing needs. Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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