Contract Manager - EPC Procurement

Geronimo Power • Bloomington, MN • 1d ago

Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn .

Responsibilities

Contract Administration

Ongoing contract administration for EPC BOP contracts and agreements

Maintain accurate records of contract versions, amendments and correspondence

Manage contract execution, including milestone tracking, change orders, and compliance monitoring

Ensure timely processing of contract approvals and documentation through internal systems

Work closely with Development, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Permitting and other functions to ensure an integrated contracting approach

Report the contract status and schedule with project teams and management on a regular basis

Develop contract checklists for the project management and procurement teams to better facilitate the management of contracts throughout the pre-construction phases.

Support Procurement Manager for necessary administrative functions Contract Development & Negotiation Collaborate with legal, engineering, and finance teams to ensure alignment on contract terms and risk profiles Evaluate alternate contracting strategies during early-stage project development Assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiating EPC Agreements, Early Work Agreements and Service Agreements for solar, wind and BESS projects. Builds appropriate supplier performance measurements (KPIs) into contractual frameworks Understanding of supplier's position, desired outcomes, and leverage points Able to involve stakeholders in negotiation preparations and events Provide support to team members in development of negotiation strategies Coordinate with operations and engineering to gather and maintain operational specifications, scopes of work, and standards to be followed for solar, wind and energy storage operational assets Support and facilitate internal team resolution on changes to agreements across both commercial and technical issues E ffectively support the negotiation of agreements for items related to scope, price, terms & conditions, delivery, and contract changes with suppliers and contractors Apply contracting abilities, editing of work scope, understanding of commercial terms and conditions, and accurate monitoring of commercial changes from award to delivery Ensure-through effective contract negotiation to meet objectives related to safety, cost, delivery performance, schedule and quality. Ensure that risks are mitigated through alignment across major project agreements (EPC agreement, Equipment supply, PPA, Warranty, etc.) Detailed understanding of the contractual obligations related to the IRA requirements. Stakeholder Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, contractors and internal teams regarding contract matters Support project managers and procurement leads in resolving contractual issues and disputes Identifies critical contractor and creates appropriate engagement plans to ensure our Supply Chain risk profile and inputs to continuous improvement are proactively managed D evelop and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors, having a peripheral knowledge of the project equipment commodities; wind turbines, modules, inverters, trackers, HV Breakers, Sub-Station, SCADA, GSU, PMT, and BESS Remain informed of latest technology trends and the government policies in the market and understand the implications of the procurement strategy and adjust accordingly Procurement Process Management and Improvement Drive continuous improvement using lean techniques to identify and eliminate waste in the extended E2E Supply Chain Systems and Analytics Demonstrates ability in working with multiple ERP systems: SAP, Netsuite, Procore, Ariba, Tableau, Spend Analytics and ISNetworld Develop and train new employees on the above systems

Qualifications

5-10 years of increasingly progressive contracts management in an EPC utility scale construction environment, including contract formation & administration, change orders, negotiation, etc

College degree or the equivalent experience

JD preferred but not required

Project management skills working with large scale solar, wind, and/or energy storage projects

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain complex concepts in a concise manner

Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability for accuracy

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and execute multiple contracts on schedule, has experience negotiating contracts

Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to drive mutually beneficial outcomes

Proficient in planning, collaboration, and analysis

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, and management/reporting systems

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

Experience in Solar, Wind and/or BESS operations, logistics, inventory management and purchasing functions

Experience working with Procore

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