Director, Contracts Management - Contracts Formation and Construction

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Management Director (Contracts Formation and Construction) to oversee contract management for data center construction builds and related services required to maintain data center operations.

This role will manage the end-to-end contract process for general contractors and operational services to support large-scale data center programs. Responsibilities include leading RFx processes and preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with a range of parties, while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

Competitive Bid(s)

• Create and issue RFxs for services required for projects and evaluate and compare bids received from suppliers.

Contract Formation, Execution, Management, and Administration

• Create and deliver contract execution plans, including contract formation, execution, and post-execution management/administration.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute contracts with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants for large-scale data center construction/build programs, including post-build operational services.
• Manage contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and terminations; maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documents.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, construction, engineering, and procurement teams to align contract terms with technical and financial objectives.
• Identify and mitigate contract-related risks and liabilities and resolve contract-related issues, claims, and/or disputes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
• 10+ years of commercial/transactional contracts management, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and management, with applied understanding of commercial language, construction practices, risk management, supply chain, or similar contract-related experience.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience.
• 3+ years working for a hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator.
• Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools.
• Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with typical construction/services contracting approaches and fee structures, including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Not-to-Exceed, Cost Plus Fee, Time & Materials, Hourly Rate, Design-Build (DB), and Design-Build-Assist (DBA).
• Experience managing construction claims.
• Proven track record implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.

Required Traits and Skills

• Integrity and Ethical Standards
• Effective Communication
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Strategic Thinking
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Analytical Ability
• Influence and Persuasion
• Operational Paranoia
• Relationship Management

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $190,000 - $210,000 + Discretionary Bonus.
• Benefits include:
  • 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K program
  • Standard paid holidays
  • Unlimited PTO

Location & Travel

• Work location is flexible to Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, or Alexandria, VA. 100% remote employees will be considered on an individual basis.
• Regular travel as needed to employer offices and to meet with vendors.

Work Authorization

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

Note

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.