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Pattern Energy · 1 week ago

Contracts Manager - Capital Procurement

San Diego, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $139K/yr

10+ years exp

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation facilities. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for capital procurement-focused pre-award contracting activities and post-award support for large-scale construction projects, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and the development of contracts management processes.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Drafting, negotiating and providing commercial expertise on large scale power generation equipment supply and service agreements for wind, solar, storage, and transmission projects

Responsibility for supporting and facilitating internal and external stakeholder communication

Develop, manage and strengthen strategic partnerships and relationships with Pattern’s supplier community

Identify problematic provisions of agreements; seek resolution by consulting with pertinent internal stakeholders

Involvement with all disciplines/project-related meetings to ensure contract understanding and facilitation of contract hand-off and knowledge transfer during transition from pre-award to post-award (execution) phase

Consult with internal stakeholders (including legal, insurance, tax, engineering, project controls, document control, operations/asset management) to ensure contractual requirements adhere to Pattern’s standards and applicable project requirements

Determine and ensure proper approvals for all governance related matters are obtained before execution of any contract

Ensure Pattern contract documents are accurate, current and consistent and that “lessons learned” are considered and implemented, where applicable

Provide advice, guidance, and overall commercial expertise to team members relating to contract terms and conditions

Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement same

Maintenance of contracts in the EPC group’s contracts management software (InEight)

Other special projects and duties as directed by management

Qualification

Capital procurement managementContract management experienceRenewables industry experienceContract Lifecycle Management systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationTime management

Required

BA / BS degree or equivalent education

Minimum of ten years of direct major capital procurement contract management and administration experience in a fast-paced corporate / large scale infrastructure project environment

Contract management experience developing and supporting large value capital procurement contracts

Familiarity with complex business agreements, ability to read, understand, comprehend, and identify pertinent information from agreements/contracts

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to read, understand, summarize and draft complex contract and commercial terms

Self-starter. Ability to research, learn and understand new concepts

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good organizational, planning and implementation skills, including the ability to coordinate and work in a team-first environment

Demonstrated ability and track record of success supporting a matrix organizational structure

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/requests with shifting priorities

Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with all levels of personnel, both within Pattern and externally

Good time management skills

Diligent, flexible and of high integrity

Willingness to travel to project sites and corporate locations

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint 2010, Adobe Acrobat and Contract Lifecycle Management systems