Senior Manager, Contracts – Data Center

SB Energy

. Lead creation, issuance, and full-cycle management of RFPs for EPC, design-build, professional services, OFCI equipment, and major supply agreements .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and negotiation for data center projects, with a strong understanding of contract law and construction regulations. Proven ability to oversee the full project lifecycle and manage high-value contracts in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementEPC Contract NegotiationData Center Project DeliveryContract Law KnowledgeProficiency in Procore

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementEPC Contract NegotiationDesign-Build ProcurementClaims ManagementRisk AllocationDocument ControlChange Order ManagementBid EvaluationVendor PrequalificationProject Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreMS OfficeAdobe

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMission-Critical InfrastructureConstruction ManagementLarge-Scale Construction ProjectsOFCI Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead creation, issuance, and full-cycle management of RFPs for EPC, design-build, professional services, OFCI equipment, and major supply agreements
Negotiate and execute complex EPC, design-build, and LLE procurement contract documents
Develop, standardize, and update contract templates, terms, and negotiation playbooks for data center project delivery
Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, engineering, and finance teams
Support change orders, claims, extensions, close-outs, and dispute resolution
Oversee vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and long-lead equipment procurement
Track contract obligations, milestones, notice periods, and deliverables
Report contracting activities, risk exposure, and project commitments to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, law, or a related field
5+ years of contract management experience within the data center, mission-critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects
Demonstrated success negotiating and administering EPC, design-build, and procurement contracts, including LLE/OFCI scopes, for data center projects
Strong working knowledge of contract law, construction regulations, commercial risk allocation, and claims/dispute management
Proficiency with contract management and document control software (Procore, MS Office, Adobe)
Exceptional organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communications skills
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities, deadlines, and high-value contracts in a fast-paced development environment
Experience with the full project lifecycle, from initial RFP through construction and close-out, for hyperscale or colocation data center assets is highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonuses
Equity grants
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support
Volunteering, fundraising, mentorship programs, and workforce training opportunities