Contracts Manager (Procurement)

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

The Contracts Manager (Procurement) will serve as a key point of contact for capital procurement-focused pre-award contracting activities, and post-award contracting support, for large-scale, complex, construction projects, including drafting and review of terms and conditions and preparation and management of exhibits and appendices (in collaboration with project management, internal counsel and commercial team), for Pattern’s Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC) group. The Contracts Manager will also be responsible for the development and implementation (including automation) of contracts management processes, procedures, and best practices.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure there is “one voice” in communications with external parties as well as serving as the main commercial contact for supplier communication and issue escalation. Overall responsibilities will include extensive pre-award procurement contract origination and formation support, with a focus on commercial requirements and post-award support of contract implementation and tracking and implementation of lessons learned.

Key Accountabilities

• Drafting, negotiating and providing commercial expertise on large scale power generation equipment supply and service agreements for wind, solar, storage, and transmission projects.
  • Examples include: Turbine Supply Agreements, Battery Energy Storage Agreements, Module Supply Agreements, Transformer Supply Agreements, Breaker Purchase Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Task Orders, Change Orders, Term Sheets/Reservation Agreements, and non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements.
• 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.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

Educational and Required Work Experience

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. Renewables industry experience highly preferred. 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.

Additional Requirements

Must possess strengths in the following:

• 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.

Technical Skills

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint 2010, Adobe Acrobat and Contract Lifecycle Management systems. Experience with Contracts Management software (InEight, Procore) a plus.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $139,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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