Contracts Manager

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.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

• Maximize value in the development (pre-construction), construction, and transition to operations project phases by supporting all contracting activities for large-scale, complex, construction projects, including drafting and review of terms and conditions, preparation and tracking of exhibits and appendices, contract compliance monitoring, preparation and tracking of letters, notices, management of contract changes and claims management.
• Development, including automation, of contracts management processes, procedures, and best practices for the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (“EPC”) team.
• Alignment of terms and conditions across agreements to ensure consistency of requirements and best practices.
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Support drafting, and execution of engineering, procurement and construction agreements (“EPC Agreements”), equipment supply agreements, master services agreement, task orders, non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements and related contracts for wind, solar and transmission projects.
• Support request for proposal preparation, analysis and evaluation of contractor selections.
• Interface with legal, preconstruction, project management, project controls, technical and finance personnel.
• Contract compliance monitoring to ensure terms of all contracts are implemented and adhered to, including coordination and communication with internal stakeholders on status of compliance obligations and creation of tracking, key performance indicators, and other related reporting tools.
• Prepare and track formal contract related correspondence to contractors.
• Provide advice, guidance, and overall commercial expertise to team members relating to contract terms and conditions, owner obligations, claims avoidance, etc. Ensure consistency of terms and best practices across transactions/agreements.
• Facilitate process-improvement for contract management and compliance.
• Claims and Change Order Management
• Support management of claims and change orders during the construction execution phase, including analysis of claims/change orders, tracking, saving and organizing documentation relating to same.
• Work with project management teams to develop mitigation strategies for scope changes or claims submitted by contractors and suppliers.
• Contracts Management Software
• Enter contractual documents into software application (inEight).
• Management and maintenance of contractual documents, including agreements, change orders, claims, deliverables, etc. in software application.
  

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Minimum of 7 years of related contracts management experience (with experience in the renewable energy industry a plus).
• Prior responsibility for managing and administering large scale, complex, construction portfolios.
• BS in law, business, engineering or equivalent related work experience.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex contracts.
• Ability to prioritize and resolve complex issues under demanding schedule constraints.
• Excellent inter-personal skills; flexibility, ability to work with colleagues and third parties at various levels in a collaborative (“team-first”) manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Some travel is required
  
  

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.