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Commercial Contract Manager
DEPCOM Power Inc. is looking for a highly contribution-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Commercial Contract Manager to support the Director of Contracts in overseeing and managing vendor contracts throughout their lifecycle alongside prime contract obligation and risk allocation alignment supporting our renewable energy EPC projects. The contracts team is focused on value creation, risk management, and improved business outcomes through application of professional expertise, contract management best practices, and deep partnership with internal stakeholders and SME groups. This is a forward-facing role that will directly engage with external partners in addition to supporting internal stakeholder needs. The ideal candidate will have excellent ability to pivot focus and balance efforts to meet different priorities in a fast-paced environment, high-responsiveness to team-member and stakeholder needs, and an in-depth working knowledge of full lifecycle contract management, including best practices application, claims management, negotiation, and drafting.
At DEPCOM Power, we design, build, and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners, as well as offering a full suite of services for operational projects. Our superior capabilities are continuously expanding to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, and with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial-spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey to transform one of America's fastest growing energy sectors.
Our Team
At Koch Industries, our Principle Based Management philosophy is the cornerstone of our business operations. As an employee, you will embark on a journey to understand and apply this philosophy in your daily work. This approach fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member's contribution is valued and encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
General:
- Track and monitor contract milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure timely execution and completion.
- Consistently support & collaborate with internal stakeholder & SME departments
- Actively share knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices to improve organizational capabilities, support continuous learning, and elevate cross-functional efficiencies.
- Maintain accurate dashboards and up-to-date records of all contractual activities and communications.
- Document management, version control, contract normalization, and proper archival and retention of relevant documents
Contract Lifecycle Management Activities:
- Lead vendor redlining and negotiation activities to include proposed stances and alternative approaches for mutually beneficial outcomes
- Analyze prime contract obligations and support vendor contracting strategies that appropriately allocate and mitigate commercial and compliance risks
- Contractual document drafting and legalese interpretation
- Change order review, amendment drafting, SME reviews and coordination.
- Lead knowledge-share sessions and create knowledge transfer resources for contract handover post-execution
- Support commercial claims, including notice drafting & management, tradeoff analysis & strategy support, dispute avoidance measures, and resolution efforts
- Assess and communicate contractual and commercial risks in contract terms; provide recommendations that support value creation, margin protection, balanced risk allocation, and informed decision making
What You Need (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience managing and interpreting complex, high-value master, project-specific, service, subcontract, and equipment contracts
- Experience leading third-party negotiations and managing claims, amendments, and high-value change orders, including claim strategy and avoidance
- Strong presentation development and delivery skills across a variety of stakeholders
- Comprehensive knowledge of contract management best practices
- Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time
What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)
- EPC or renewable energy industry experience
- Industry-recognized Certification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, or a related field
- Previous experience in both customer-facing and vendor-facing roles
- Experience with AI and CLM/PM platforms (e.g. Procore)
- Expert competency using Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities & drives solutions that improve commercial outcomes
For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $145,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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Salary : $130,000 - $145,000