Contract Manager - Solect

Company Overview

Solect Energy, based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is the recognized leader in commercial-scale solar and energy storage. We develop smart, customized strategies based on a deep assessment of each customer’s energy needs and requirements, then deliver solar design and installation solutions, operations and maintenance services, and the most advanced energy storage systems. Solect offers proven expertise in development, technology, policy, and incentives, as well as individualized financial guidance. Our practical, systematic approach helps businesses and organizations reduce energy costs and optimize their solar investment. To date, Solect has installed over 130 megawatts of commercial PV systems, with a focus on commercial, industrial, public and institutional properties throughout New England. For more information, visit http://www.solect.com or follow us on Twitter at @SolectSolar.

Solect Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy. 

Job Purpose

Solect is seeking a skilled Contract Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of contract negotiations and administration within our dynamic solar energy company. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. As a Contract Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our contract management workflow while mitigating risks and fostering positive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations with counterparties and manage legal agreements covering a wide range of transactions, especially customer facing solar power purchase agreement, site leases, purchase and installation agreements, and custom service agreements.
• Collaborate with the business development and legal teams to make the contract management workflow effective and efficient, including 1.) administration of a database of contract templates and work requests and 2.) appropriate resource allocation based on deal priority and deadlines.
• Continually evaluate opportunities to shorten contracting cycles and improved contract templates.
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across departments and educate the business development teams on key contract terms in the various templates and the company’s document execution policy.
• Mitigate common contract management risks in the areas of finance, legal, and insurance.
• Create and maintain relationships with subcontractors/suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.
• Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters and adhere to the company’s document execution policy.
• Lead the resolution of contract-related problems that may arise with counter parties and internally within the company.
• Position may require travel to customer location for contract negotiations.

Desired Skills & Experience 

Required Qualifications: 

• Possesses strong written and verbal negotiation and communication skills.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance company risk management with the need to get deals done.
• Excels at multi-tasking and has excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Learns new skills and software quickly.

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.
• At least 5 years of experience as a contract manager, paralegal, or similar role is required.
• Experience with real estate transactions a plus.
• Prior renewable energy experience is strongly preferred.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $78,000 - $112,000 in local currency.  Solect Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition to a disease, lawful off-duty conduct or political activities, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Discrimination based on any of the above groups is strictly prohibited. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal. Solect Energy encourages its employees to bring any perceived violation of this policy immediately to the Management who will investigate their concern in as discreet a manner as possible.

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