Sr O&M Contracts Manager
We are supporting a renewable energy owner and operator on their search for a Manager, Contracts - O&M. This role sits within the Supply Chain organization and plays a key owner‑side function overseeing the development, negotiation, and execution of operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements across a portfolio of renewable energy assets. The Manager will lead contracting efforts for O&M services, spare parts, and long‑term service agreements across solar (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and high voltage equipment, ensuring optimized performance, cost efficiency, and risk allocation across operating assets.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end negotiation, administration, and execution of O&M agreements, spare parts contracts, and LTSAs for PV, BESS, and high voltage equipment
- Serve as the primary commercial interface with OEMs and service providers across ongoing operations and maintenance activities
- Manage contract amendments, change orders, extensions, and terminations in alignment with asset performance, budgets, and operational needs
- Oversee RFP processes for O&M services and major maintenance scopes, including bid evaluation, negotiations, and award recommendations
- Negotiate and administer supply and service agreements for key equipment such as trackers, inverters, transformers, and energy storage systems, including warranties, performance guarantees, availability guarantees, and liquidated damages
- Partner with Asset Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to align contract structures with operational strategies and financial objectives
- Develop and implement performance guarantee frameworks, including KPIs, testing protocols, measurement methods, and remedies
- Lead spare parts strategy, including critical spares planning, inventory levels, pricing, lead times, and logistics coordination
- Provide contractual support for outages, major maintenance events, and retrofit or repowering projects, ensuring strong scope definition and commercial protection
- Maintain organized contract documentation, including templates, executed agreements, change logs, and performance records to support auditability and reporting
- Track industry trends, pricing benchmarks, and regulatory changes impacting O&M, BESS, and high voltage work and recommend updates to contract strategies
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or JD) is a plus
- 5+ years of experience in O&M contract management within renewable energy, infrastructure, or related sectors
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing O&M agreements, spare parts contracts, and service agreements
- Familiarity with renewable technologies including solar (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind
- Strong understanding of contract structures, commercial risk allocation, and contract negotiation principles
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess and mitigate contractual risks
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office tools
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Experience supporting high voltage equipment contracts and service agreements
- Exposure to asset management and operational performance frameworks
- Understanding of industry regulations and standards impacting renewable O&M services
- Detail‑oriented, organized, and proactive with strong follow‑through
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