Senior Contracts Manager (Remote)

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Posted Oct 24, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$125.4K – $166.8K/yr

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Overview

The Senior Contracts Manager leads commercial contract strategy, negotiation, administration, and risk management for customer, supplier, subcontractor, and strategic partnership agreements. This role serves as a senior leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including Business Development, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Legal.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial strategy, negotiation, and administration for complex customer, supplier, subcontractor, and strategic partner agreements.
Serve as primary commercial lead for high-value, high-risk, and strategically significant contracts.
Develop and implement contracting strategies aligned with organizational growth, profitability, and risk management objectives.
Advise senior leadership on contractual risks, obligations, and business opportunities.
Partner with Legal to develop, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements balancing business objectives with risk mitigation.
Lead negotiations covering complex contractual provisions, commercial structures, pricing mechanisms, performance guarantees, indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, and dispute resolution provisions.
Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, financial, compliance, and regulatory risks throughout the contract lifecycle.
Establish risk assessment methodologies and contract review frameworks for consistent commercial decision-making.
Review and approve contract exhibits, amendments, change orders, and commercial modifications.
Escalate significant business risks and recommend mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders.
Maintain familiarity with union and non-union contract requirements.
Maintain familiarity with federal and state specific regulatory regulations (e.g. FEOC, IRA, RETA, IPA, NYSERTA).
Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to ensure contract terms support organizational objectives.
Support proposal development and strategic pursuits by identifying commercial opportunities and contractual risks during the bid process.
Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and commercial decision-making.
Facilitate alignment between commercial obligations and operational execution.
Evaluate contract terms, liquidated damages, and pricing structures to optimize profitability and long-term business value.
Analyze contractual obligations and financial impacts to support informed business decisions.
Monitor contract performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved contract terms and financial outcomes.
Establish and maintain contract governance processes, standards, and controls to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and corporate policies.
Oversee contract repositories, document retention processes, milestone tracking, and contract lifecycle management systems.
Ensure timely identification and management of key contractual obligations, deliverables, notices, renewals, and claim rights.
Lead contract audits and support compliance reviews as required.
Drive continuous improvement across contract management processes, systems, templates, and tools.
Develop and implement best practices, standard operating procedures, and commercial playbooks.
Champion digital solutions and contract management technologies to improve efficiency, visibility, and reporting.
Establish KPIs and reporting metrics to measure contract performance, compliance, and business outcomes.
Lead, mentor, and develop contract management personnel, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Coach and guide on contract strategy, negotiations, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Support workforce planning, succession planning, and professional development within the Contracts Management function.
Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments and business units.
Maintain expertise regarding industry practices, regulatory developments, market conditions, and commercial trends affecting renewable energy and operations and maintenance sectors.
Advise leadership on emerging contractual risks, opportunities, and market developments that may impact the organization.
Stay current on industry changes, codes and regulations, tariffs, and best practices; participate in industry workgroups (e.g. SEIA and ACP).

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline, or similar experience.
Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible contract management, commercial management, or related experience.
Minimum of 10+ years leading complex commercial negotiations and managing contract management professionals.
Proven experience negotiating high-value customer service agreements, subcontract agreements, master service agreements, and strategic commercial contracts.
Significant experience within utility-scale renewable energy, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), High Voltage, power generation, EPC, or industrial services industries preferred.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CPCM, CCM, PMP, or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range: $125,392 - $166,772 (Salary)
Benefits (for employees and their families): medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance; eligibility to enroll in a 401(k) plan; vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Location

This role can be fully remote or hybrid, with regular in-office presence. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.