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Senior Contracts Manager
SOLV Energy. Lead the commercial strategy, negotiation, and administration of complex customer, supplier, subcontractor, and strategic partner agreements .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex commercial negotiations and contract management within the renewable energy sector, focusing on risk management, compliance, and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to develop and implement effective commercial strategies that drive organizational growth and profitability.
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Contract ManagementCommercial NegotiationRisk AssessmentRenewable Energy ExpertiseLeadership and Mentoring
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Hard Skills
Contract Lifecycle ManagementCommercial Contracting StrategiesPricing MechanismsPerformance GuaranteesContractual Risk MitigationContract Governance ProcessesContract AuditsProposal DevelopmentContract InterpretationFinancial Impact Analysis
Soft Skills
Strategic GuidanceCollaborationDecision-MakingStakeholder AdvisingContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
Contract Management TechnologiesDocument Retention SystemsMilestone Tracking Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CPCMCCMPMP
Industry Keywords
Utility-Scale Renewable EnergySolarBattery Energy Storage SystemsHigh VoltagePower GenerationEPCIndustrial ServicesFederal and State Regulatory RegulationsUnion and Non-Union Contract RequirementsSEIA
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the commercial strategy, negotiation, and administration of complex customer, supplier, subcontractor, and strategic partner agreements
- Serve as the primary commercial lead for high-value, high-risk, and strategically significant contracts
- Develop and implement commercial contracting strategies supporting organizational growth, profitability, and risk management
- Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership regarding contractual risks, obligations, and business opportunities
- Partner with Legal to develop, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements
- Lead negotiations involving complex contractual provisions, commercial structures, pricing mechanisms, performance guarantees, indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, and dispute resolution provisions
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, financial, compliance, and regulatory risks throughout the contract lifecycle
- Establish risk assessment methodologies and contract review frameworks
- Review and approve contract exhibits, amendments, change orders, and commercial modifications
- Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, Legal, and Executive Leadership
- Support proposal development and strategic pursuits during the bid process
- Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and commercial decision-making
- Evaluate contract terms, liquidated damages, and pricing structures
- Analyze contractual obligations and financial impacts
- Monitor contract performance for trends, risks, and opportunities
- Establish and maintain contract governance processes, standards, and controls
- Oversee contract repositories, document retention, milestone tracking, and contract lifecycle management systems
- Manage contractual obligations, deliverables, notices, renewals, and claim rights
- Lead contract audits and support compliance reviews
- Drive continuous improvement across contract management processes, systems, templates, and tools
- Develop best practices, standard operating procedures, and commercial playbooks
- Champion digital solutions and contract management technologies
- Establish KPIs and reporting metrics
- Lead, mentor, and develop contract management personnel
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and professional development initiatives
- Maintain expertise on industry practices, regulatory developments, market conditions, and commercial trends affecting renewable energy and operations and maintenance sectors
- Advise leadership on emerging contractual risks, opportunities, and market developments
- Participate in industry workgroups such as SEIA and ACP
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline, or similar experience required
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible contract management, commercial management, or related experience
- Minimum of 10+ years leading complex commercial negotiations and managing contract management professionals
- Significant experience within utility-scale renewable energy, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), High Voltage, power generation, EPC, or industrial services industries preferred
- Proven experience negotiating high-value customer service agreements, subcontract agreements, master service agreements, and strategic commercial contracts
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Professional certifications such as CPCM, CCM, PMP, or equivalent are preferred
- Familiarity with union and non-union contract requirements
- Familiarity with federal and state specific regulatory regulations (e.g. FEOC, IRA, RETA, IPA, NYSERTA)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Company 401(k) plan
- Vacation pay
- Sick pay
- Holiday pay