Contracts Manager at AES Corporation overseeing contract strategy for utility-scale renewable projects. Collaborating with teams on negotiations, claims management, and project execution oversight.
Responsibilities
Support project team in compiling the appropriate contract documents for distribution to 3rd party EPC contractors in project RFP processes
Collaborate with leadership on contract strategy for each project to inform RFP documents and approach
Coordinate with all departments to ensure timely and accurate inputs to contract information within RFP
Support project team in evaluation of contractor proposals as contract subject matter expert
Establish ground rules for EPC contract negotiation with project team and counterparty
Establish shared folder system and tracker for tracking EPC contract negotiation progress
Lead prioritization of key contract terms for negotiation according to unique project characteristics
Lead coordination of internal subject matter experts, including legal department, in EPC contract negotiations to ensure comprehensive review and approval of terms
Serve as key resource for accurately conveying commercial contract terms and negotiation points to internal legal department
Lead version control of contract turns and be accountable for status of each term iteration
Lead final approval and execution of EPC contract with internal leadership and counterparty
Lead post-contract execution contract training to highlight primary areas of risk and tools for claims management during project execution
Lead management of contractual claims from contractors by supporting the project execution team in diligencing and advising on contractor claims
Create and implement dispute prevention and resolution strategies for each project
Draft and prepare claims management documentation including contractual letters, draft agreements/settlements, negotiation presentations, term sheets, etc.
Track status of ongoing or foreseeable contractual disputes and determine possible mitigatory actions to prevent, avoid and/or diminish potential damage/loss to projects
Advise project team on effective coordination and communication strategy with contractor to manage contract performance and risk
Maintain excellent, fluid, and efficient relations with all departments within the organization to serve as central resource for construction contractual matters
Identify opportunities to improve business processes, procedures, and strategies within the project contracting process
Collect, report, and take actions on lessons learned during project execution to inform and improve future contract negotiations
Support project turnover from construction to operations
Seek out and propose opportunities for professional growth inside and outside of the organization to improve ability to execute of job role and responsibilities.
Requirements
Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, legal or equivalent
Master’s degree highly valued
5+ years of experience in construction project management, contract management, claim management or related roles
Experience with construction and supply contracts, including on site experience
Experience with utility-scale solar, battery storage and wind design and technical standards
Experience in the construction of utility-scale solar, battery storage and/or wind projects
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Strong negotiation skills including superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges during stressful situations
Demonstrated success working to develop consensus from diverse opinions in a highly fluid and time constrained environment
Experience in contractor qualification processes
Excellent organizational skills
Experience in effective project planning and executive level reporting
Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%
Experience working effectively in cross-functional team settings.
Benefits
Full range of medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Financial benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
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