Contracts Manager (Remote)
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry designing building and maintaining utility scale solar battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.
Job Description Summary:
The Contracts Manager is responsible for driving the negotiation and execution of engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. The Contracts Manager is responsible for the commercial portion of the EPC contract process including negotiating formal agreements in close partnership with SOLVs Legal Department. This role requires a sharp negotiator with a deep understanding of the renewable energy industry who can balance risk mitigation while achieving business objectives. You will serve as the central hub for EPC commercial contract activity collaborating with a small team and mentoring junior members.This role can be fully remote or located in our San Diego Headquarters. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Job Description:
*This job description reflects managements assignment of essentialfunctions;it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conduct rigorousreview and analysis ofcommercialterms inEPCcontractsensuringcriticaltermsandconditions are clearlyidentifieddefinedand aligned withSOLVsorganizationalobjectives standard termand conditionsand proposals.
Proactivelyidentifypotential risks and liabilitiesthroughout the negotiation processanddevelop create andrecommend modificationsor approachestomitigate risks.
Serve as the primary commercial point of contact forcommercialrelated inquiries building strong collaborative relationshipswith SOLVs customersandacross the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams(including Legal Pre-Construction Business Development Finance and Operations)to negotiatecontracttermswith internal and external stakeholders.
Evaluateassociatedexhibits and specifications(asapplicable)correspondingwith theterms in theEPC contracttoidentifyopportunitiesreduce risk enhanceefficiencyand maximize profitability.
Analyzeexistingcontract terms toidentifyopportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
Own and manageand improvethecontract managementprocess and systemensuringaccuratedocumentation organizationversion controland maintenance of contract files including tracking milestones and obligations.
Stay abreast ofindustrychangescodes andregulationstariffsand best practicesto ensure SOLV stays at the forefront of the market.
Assistin the developmentanddeliveryreportsoncontractingperformance compliance and key performance indicators (KPIs)to senior leadership.
Lead mentor and develop the Contracts Administrator fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in business administration Engineering orequivalentcombination of education and experience
5 yearsproven experience in contract managementand reviewprocessespreferably in theutility-scalerenewable energyor power generation industry.
Strong understanding of utility-scale solarand batteryEPCconceptsstandard scopes of workand relatedrisks.
Strong understanding of commercial and legal principles and regulatory requirements.
Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpretcontractual termsand assesspotential financial impacts.
ProficiencyinMicrosoft Office SuitePrimavera p6andothercontract management software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong commitment to ethical conduct integrity and professionalism.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working for a diverse multi-disciplined company.
Strong teambuilding and leadership skills.
Energetic enthusiasticandcharismatic.
Entrepreneurial spirit
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse equitable and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin or ethnicity mental or physical disability veteran status parental status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical dental vision basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our companys 401(k) plan and are provided vacation sick and holiday pay.
Compensation Range:
$112058.00 - $137271.00
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees or received through our website or career portal will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
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Job Number: J13043
If youre interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future join the SOLV Energy Team.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Building Big. Scaling Fast. Delivering the Power Behind New Growth As demand for electricity accelerates, SOLV Energy delivers the large-scale solar and…