Job Description
The Senior Contracts Manager, Asset Management, is responsible for negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts related to asset management of renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance, coordinating with various teams, and overseeing project obligations from negotiation through operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate, draft, and structure Asset Management related contracts such as O&M Agreements, Service Agreements, and Asset Management Agreements.
- Coordinate with legal, engineering, procurement, and other teams to drive contract negotiations and project onboarding.
- Manage compliance with major project contracts including Interconnection, Power Purchase, and Financing Agreements.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to contractual obligations throughout project lifecycle from negotiation to operations.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, evaluation tools, and benchmark data for services and materials.
- Prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, and create reports to optimize contract terms and manage costs.
- Oversee relationships with service providers, vendors, and contractors to ensure contractual and operational performance.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill compliance and reporting requirements related to project agreements.
Requirements
- At least 5 years experience in Contracts Management, Asset Management, or Development of renewable or conventional power generation.
- Experience with contract negotiation, drafting, and structuring of PV BESS Operations Maintenance Agreements and/or Long Term Service Agreements.
- Experience with compliance and reporting matters related to Power Purchase Agreements, Debt Tax Equity financing agreements, Interconnection Agreements, and related contracts.
- Proficiency with MS Project, MS Excel, and other MS Office suite products.
- Understanding of interconnection and PPA processes with major California and Western utilities and ISOs.
- Development and implementation of report templates, analytical tools, and other asset management specific tools.
- Must be detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficient at extracting and summarizing large amounts of data and analyzing information.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work independently and across many different functions including finance, technical, accounting, legal, and operations.
- Effective interactions with colleagues, investors, and lenders.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with a salary range of $140,016 to $164,725 plus bonus
Excellent benefits package including 401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
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