[Hiring] Senior Contracts Manager @EDF power solutions

Role Description

The Senior Contracts Manager, EPC will take a lead role in the strategic development, negotiation, and comprehensive management of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts. This position is critical in mitigating contractual risks, optimizing commercial terms, and ensuring robust contract governance throughout the project lifecycle, while driving continuous improvement and best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Strategic EPC Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
  • Lead and direct highly complex and high-value EPC contract negotiations, managing commercial terms, scope, schedule, and pricing.
  • Drive cross-functional strategic alignment with Legal, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commercial, and Finance teams.
  • Serve as the primary commercial lead for critical RFP processes and discussions with counterparties.
  • Critically review, evaluate, and strategically address counterparty's commercial comments.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously refine robust procedures for the seamless handover of executed agreements.
  • Expertly draft, analyze, and negotiate all commercial terms and conditions within EPC contracts.
  • Provide expert contractual guidance and arbitration support to project execution teams.
• Advanced Contracts Governance & Portfolio Management
  • Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive contract governance frameworks.
  • Establish and continuously optimize standardized processes and best practices for contract negotiation.
  • Serve as a key advisor and subject matter expert to internal departments on contractual terms.
  • Curate and manage a comprehensive, secure library of standardized contract templates.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of commercial decisions across the project portfolio.
• Strategic Process Optimization & Innovation
  • Lead and champion strategic initiatives aimed at improving the contract lifecycle management process.
  • Drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of advanced contract management systems.
  • Serve as a thought leader in EPC contracting, integrating emerging industry trends.
  • Mentor and develop junior contract professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six years' experience in contract negotiation and management, preferably in the solar or construction industry.
• Experience negotiating, reviewing, and editing complex engineering, construction, and procurement contracts.
• Capable of managing numerous, challenging work assignments simultaneously under aggressive deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Team player with the ability to work well with colleagues.
• Superior decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project or contract management software such as Procore, Malbek.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline.
• Law degree is a plus (but not required).
• Legal background in either a law firm or corporate setting is preferred.
• Ability to conduct negotiations and find solutions in a constructive manner.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and MS Office Suite (Word) skills.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Generous 401k matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range

The full pay range for this role is $107,200 to $178,600 annually, with an estimated starting pay of $128,610 to $150,045 annually.

Working Conditions

100% of time is spent in the office environment, with frequent use of various Microsoft Office Suite.