Sr. Contracts Manager, Asset Management

Description

The Senior Contracts Manager, Asset Management will be primarily responsible for negotiation, drafting, and structuring a variety of Asset Management related contracts, in coordination with counsel. Candidates for this role are expected to have experience with commercial and technical aspects of PV and BESS Service Agreements, and be able to lead a cross functional team. Beyond contract preparation, this role will also require interface with services provider, including onboarding and coordination with construction period contractor(s). The role requires a candidate who is capable of overseeing project related obligations from negotiation through to commencement of services and beyond.

Additional responsibilities will include oversight of start-up and Operations period responsibilities and compliance obligations related to major project contracts such as Interconnection Agreement, Power Purchase Agreement, Financing Agreement(s) and ancillary contracts.

• Coordinate with internal and external parties for fulfilment of compliance related matters, including signoff from legal and related stakeholders.
• Identify issues related to contract compliance and carryout on a proactive basis and identify and communicate solutions internally.
• Submit compliance related materials and maintain relationships with counterparties on those submittals.
• Develop relationships and strategic partnerships with potential suppliers and service providers
• Own the project onboarding of O&M vendors from contracts management perspective.
• Monitor compliance with major project contracts (Financing Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, others) and prepare / submit compliance related items.
• Refine template documents and tailor such to projects undergoing development / financing. Respond to ad hoc internal requests on Operations related issues that affect the drafting or negotiation of construction or financing related agreements.
• Distill results of contract negotiations into post-hoc reports and kaizen presentations.
• Coordinate between legal, engineering, tax, procurement, accounting and construction teams to drive negotiated positions for major contracts.
• Contract negotiation, drafting and structuring of PV / BESS Operations & Maintenance Agreements and or / Long Term Service Agreements is preferred.
• Create budgets for plant O&M related costs based on contract outcomes.
• Prepare RFPs for services for O&M and Asset Management related requirements, including evaluation matrices and coordination of RFP
• Maintain database of benchmark contract terms and pricing for services and materials and update changes to benchmarks to internal optimization team.
• Assume responsibility and leadership of contract negotiation related to O&M Agreements, Long Term Service Agreements, Asset Management Agreements, and related contracts.
• Work across many different functions including finance, technical, accounting, legal, operations.
• Distill negotiated outcomes into concise presentations for presentation to management for review / approval
• Coordinate between O&M providers, EPC contractors, telemetry providers, and other related parties for the setup of
• Drive process improvement in contract negotiations and securing of terms that drive a balance between minimizing risk and managing cost.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Senior Contracts Manager, Asset Management position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to our Sr Director, Asset Management.

• 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient at extracting and summarizing large amounts of data and analyzing information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with compliance and reporting matters related to Power Purchase Agreements, Debt / Tax Equity financing agreements, Interconnection Agreements, and related contracts.
• Effective interactions with colleagues, investors, and lenders.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Contracts Management, Asset Management, or Development of renewable or conventional power generation.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Excel, and other MS Office suite products.

Benefits

$140,016—$164,725 USD

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.

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