Manager, Contract Management - Data Center

SB Energy

San Francisco Bay Area, TX

Contract

Posted August 20, 2026

$140k - $170k

Energy Management

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 7, 2026
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Job Description

As a member of the Data Center Supply Chain team, the Manager of Contract Management will play a critical role in the contractual strategy and execution for large-scale data center projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead creation, issuance, and full-cycle contract management for EPC, OFCI equipment, Site Ops Procurement, and major supply agreements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contract documents.
Hire and train contract management specialists or train other team members in contract negotiation and administration.
Negotiate and execute complex contracts, ensuring risk, schedule, and cost objectives are met.
Develop, standardize, and update contract templates, terms, and negotiation playbooks tailored to fast-paced data center projects.
Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, engineering, and finance to ensure contractual compliance, scope clarity, and coordinated project delivery.
Support the Project Team with change orders, claims, extensions, amendments, close-outs, and dispute resolution to minimize commercial impacts and maintain project momentum.
Oversee vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and long-lead equipment procurement processes.
Track contract obligations, critical milestones, notice periods, and deliverables to ensure adherence to owner objectives.
Report regularly on contracting activities, risk exposure, and project commitments to leadership.

Requirements

At least 7 years of professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, construction management, engineering, law, or a related field; Master’s or JD preferred.
5+ years of contract management experience within the data center, mission-critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
Demonstrated success negotiating and administering EPC 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.
Adept at managing multiple simultaneous priorities, deadlines, and high-value contracts in a fast-paced development environment.
Experience with the full project lifecycle, from initial supplier qualification through RFP, contracting, construction, and close-out, for hyperscale or colocation data center projects is highly valued.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ or Houston, TX. Hybrid.
Base Pay - $140,000 - $170,000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks 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
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com .
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