The Sr. Contracts Manager will lead and manage and drive the process of contract negotiation and build out from inception to execution contract execution for DSD. The role will solely focus on labor and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract agreements for the business at DSD.  The role will coordinate with cross-functional internal team members to ensure our contractors move through the contract process efficiently and effectively, with a particular focus on supporting EPC agreements and projects from award through contract execution. This will include establishing strong, efficient processes to serve and benefit both internal and external stakeholders as well as managing individual contracts to ensure swift execution. In addition, the Sr. Contracts Manager will play a vital role in helping to evolve and grow the team’s contract process in collaboration with operations and legal team leadership.

The Sr. Contracts Manager will be responsible for assisting in the improvement of the contracts process to create a scalable solution to achieve our business goals and help our DSD successfully contract EPC’s. This position will work closely with the DSD internal legal, operations, development and construction departments.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Sr. Contracts Manager for DSD, you will lead contracting, with a focus on the following responsibilities:

 

  • Managing EPC contract agreements pre and post award from inception through contract execution to ensure swift closing.
  • Work with legal and commercial teams (as technical leads) to lead and drive the contract negation process while working with both teams to finalize negotiated terms and conditions.
  • Holding and running regular legal working calls including calls with outside counsel, internal legal, and other decision makers.
  • Attending and running contract negotiation calls with external and internal counsel as well as EPC partners to discuss and resolve contracts issues.  
  • Support the legal and commercial teams but identifying flow down topics with which to include in contract process.
  • Communicating contract status with internal stakeholders and tracking in internal systems.
  • Ensuring that contracts are moving forward efficiently.
  • Deploying strategies and processes to decrease award to contract execution timelines.
  • Collaborating with the broader team to create and deploy tools to enable our partners to move from award through contract negotiation and execution efficiently.
  • Work with commercial and systems team to create and evolve automated contract process.
  • Updating Salesforce with contract and related project details including inputting cases and creating contract objects.
  • Monitoring pain points and process gaps to stay ahead of the curve and implement proactive solutions.

 

 

Qualifications/Requirements/Desired Characteristics: 

  • EPC contract negotiation experience is required.
  • Solar construction contract negotiation and coordination required.
  • Knowledge of funding processes for C/I solar preferred.
  • Development experience in the C/I solar sector preferred.
  • Experience with Salesforce as CRM preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to operational efficiency and excellence.
  • Self-starter able to work remotely and independently.
  • Ability to work across functions effectively.
  • Commitment to providing best-in-class customer service.
  • Exceptional administration, organizational and communication skills
  • Strong software platform adaptability and skills
  • Remarkable enthusiasm and a team-oriented predilection.
  • Commitment to building a stronger, cleaner economy and deploying more solar.

 

Additional Eligibility Requirement DSD will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. 

 

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies Distributed Solar Development has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Distributed Solar Development will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Distributed Solar Development, in any capacity will be considered property of Distributed Solar Development. This policy is applicable to all Distributed Solar Development locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Distributed Solar Development will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

 

DSD Renewables (DSD) is a renewable energy solutions platform enabling a more sustainable future by deploying and operating renewable energy solutions, making solar, storage, and EV charging infrastructure more accessible to commercial, industrial, and municipal partners. With in-house expertise, a broad scope of capabilities, and the proprietary DSD Connect Platform, our team provides resources to industry partners and customers across the US, accelerating the deployment and scale of renewable energy to meet aggressive sustainability and net-zero goals. To learn more, visit DSDRenewables.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

 

Distributed Solar Development is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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