Job Description
The Senior Contracts Manager, Asset Management is responsible for negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts related to asset management, operations, and maintenance of renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance and coordinating with various stakeholders to support project execution and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate, draft, and structure Asset Management related contracts including O&M Agreements, Service Agreements, and Asset Management Agreements.
- Coordinate with legal, engineering, procurement, and other teams to drive contract negotiations and project onboarding.
- Oversee project obligations from contract negotiation through service commencement and ongoing operations.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with major project contracts such as Interconnection, Power Purchase, and Financing Agreements.
- Manage relationships with service providers, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure contractual and operational alignment.
- Develop and refine contract templates, evaluation tools, and benchmarks for services and materials.
- Prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, and coordinate contract negotiations with vendors and service providers.
- Create budgets for operations and maintenance costs based on contract outcomes.
- Maintain compliance documentation and submit related reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with various teams to improve contract processes, manage risks, and optimize costs.
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 and 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)
Ready to Apply?
Join Avantus and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More at Avantus
More jobs at Avantus
Sr. or Principal Engineer, Transmission Interconnection
Avantus
San Diego
Full Time
Dec 17
$162k-190k
Associate, Portfolio Analytics
Avantus
San Diego
Full Time
Dec 19
$105k-124k
Chief of Staff
Avantus
San Diego
Full Time
Dec 19
$209k-240k
More jobs in San Diego, California
California Energy Advisor- Commercial Sales
5
Remote
Full Time
Nov 4
California Energy Advisor- Commercial Sales
5
Remote
Full Time
Jan 1
Manager, Asset Management
Clearway Energy
San Diego
Full Time
Oct 31
$120k-160k