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 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 internal stakeholders to optimize contract terms and performance.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, evaluation tools, and benchmark databases for services and materials.
- Prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, and create reports to support contract decisions and process improvements.
- Create budgets for operations and maintenance costs based on contract outcomes.
- Coordinate with various parties to implement process improvements and secure favorable contract terms.
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.
- 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 base 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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