Senior Manager, Thermal Contracts
$155,000–$190,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Support proposal evaluation by collaborating with procurement and technical teams to assess bids from a commercial perspective. Draft agreements, including EPC, BT, and major equipment supply contracts, for inclusion in tender processes. Coordinate with bid/procurement teams to ensure project requirements are accurately reflected in contract documents. Identify commercial risks in vendor proposals and develop mitigation strategies. Lead contract negotiations to align terms with project objectives, build transfer agreements, budget, schedule, and risk profile. Prepare regular reports, status updates, and presentations for senior management on contract performance and key risk areas. Support claims management, dispute resolution, and other contractual matters arising during the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in project development, project management, power origination, or business development roles in the energy, infrastructure, or utilities sector
- Bachelor's and/or master's degree in business, finance, or engineering
- Experience with construction agreements, Build Transfer Agreements, Development Transfer Agreements, and/or EPC transactions across multiple power markets and technology
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Desired Qualifications
- Over 10+ years of experience in project development, project management, power origination, or business development roles in the energy, infrastructure, or utilities sector
- 5+ years of experience negotiating PPAs, BTs, or DTs
- Legal experience and/or experience negotiating other types of agreements
- Ability to comprehend complex documents and communicate transactional risks and project impact
- Excellent solution-seeking, teamwork, leadership and communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems
- Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive work
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