AESC US · 1 day ago
Manager, Manager Commercial Contract
United States
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAESC US is a global organization focused on sustainable battery solutions for electric vehicles. They are seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of utility-scale energy storage projects, ensuring alignment between various teams and managing contract risks.
Responsibilities
Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contracts for utility-scale BESS projects, including supply agreements, EPC contracts, LTSA/O&M agreements, and framework agreements
Support sales and business development teams during RFP, RFQ, and bid phases by reviewing commercial terms and conditions
Negotiate key commercial terms including pricing structures, payment milestones, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, warranties, limitations of liability, and change management provisions
Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks associated with utility-scale projects
Work closely with legal counsel to ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Collaborate with engineering, project management, compliance team, and supply chain teams to align contract terms with technical scope, delivery schedules, and manufacturing constraints
Support project execution teams by interpreting contract terms, managing contractual correspondence, and resolving commercial disputes
Maintain ownership of contracts throughout the project lifecycle, from contract signature through final acceptance and closeout
Manage change orders, claims, variations, and amendments in coordination with project management teams
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including milestone deliverables, documentation, and notice requirements
Maintain accurate contract records, risk registers, and commercial trackers
Support the development of standard contract templates, commercial playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
Monitor market trends, customer contracting practices, and risk profiles in utility-scale energy storage and power infrastructure markets
Provide input on commercial structures, contract exhibits, and risk allocation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or legal background preferred
5+ years of experience in commercial contract management, contract negotiation, or commercial operations within energy, power generation, renewables, or large infrastructure projects
Proven experience managing high-value, long-duration contracts (multi-million-dollar projects)
Strong understanding of project-based contracting, including EPC and equipment supply agreements
Ability to identify and balance commercial risk while supporting business objectives
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience with utility-scale BESS projects, renewable energy, power electronics, or grid infrastructure
Familiarity with performance guarantees, availability metrics, degradation warranties, and long-term service agreements for energy storage
Understanding of utility and IPP contracting practices
Experience working across international projects and multi-jurisdictional contracts
Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office or Google
Benefits
401K
Health insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
401K with company match
Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package including [health insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc.]
Company
AESC US
AESC, founded in Japan in 2007, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase