Contracts Manager - Capital Procurement (San Francisco)
Overview
Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and transparency. Our valuescreative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitudedrive our mission every day. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets delivering low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, negotiating and providing commercial expertise on large-scale power generation equipment supply and service agreements for wind, solar, storage, and transmission projects, including:
- Turbine Supply Agreements, Battery Energy Storage Agreements, Module Supply Agreements, Transformer Supply Agreements, Breaker Purchase Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Task Orders, Change Orders, Term Sheets/Reservation Agreements, and non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements.
- Coordinating internal and external stakeholder communication to ensure a single, consistent voice and serving as the main commercial contact for supplier communication and issue escalation.
- Developing, managing and strengthening strategic partnerships with Patterns supplier community; identifying and resolving problematic provisions by consulting with internal stakeholders.
- Participating in project-related meetings to ensure contract understanding and facilitate hand-off and knowledge transfer from pre-award to post-award (execution) phases.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders (legal, insurance, tax, engineering, project controls, document control, operations/asset management) to ensure contractual requirements adhere to Patterns standards and project requirements.
- Ensuring proper governance approvals are obtained before contract execution.
- Maintaining contract documents to be accurate, current and consistent; incorporating lessons learned where applicable.
- Providing guidance to team members on contract terms and conditions.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and implementing improvements.
- Maintaining contracts in the EPC groups contracts management software (InEight).
- Other special projects and duties as directed by management.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience - BA/BS degree or equivalent. Minimum of ten years of direct major capital procurement contract management and administration experience in a fast-paced corporate or large-scale infrastructure project environment. Renewables industry experience highly preferred. Experience in developing and supporting large-value capital procurement contracts. Familiarity with complex business agreements and the ability to read, understand, and identify pertinent information in agreements.
- Additional Requirements - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to read, understand, summarize and draft complex contract terms; self-starter with ability to research and learn new concepts; strong attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication; good organizational, planning and implementation skills; able to coordinate in a team-first environment; demonstrated success in a matrix organization; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; strong collaboration with all levels of personnel; good time management; high integrity; willingness to travel to project sites and corporate locations.
- Technical Skills - Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat; experience with Contract Lifecycle Management systems; InEight or Procore a plus.
The starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $139,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the range based on location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Patterns compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, a 401(k)/RRSP retirement plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.
Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain