Contracts Manager

Become a Contracts Manager with Scale Microgrids in Ridgewood, NJ. Support contract negotiations and manage obligations pre- and post-execution. Enjoy a hybrid work model and a competitive compensation package with benefits including medical coverage and 401K matching. Join Scale Microgrids as a Contracts Manager in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In this hybrid role, you will manage contract negotiations, prepare agreements, and ensure compliance with internal processes. Collaborate with legal counsel and support project management teams. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a long-term impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Scale Microgrids Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States Hybrid Full Time UTC-05:00

Scale Microgrids

Company Overview

Name

Scale Microgrids

Headquarters

Ridgewood, NJ, United States

Founded

2016

Size

Approximately 30 employees (source: zoominfo.com).

What They Do

Scale Microgrids specializes in distributed energy systems, focusing on solar, storage, fuel cells, and combined heat and power (CHP) technologies. The company aims to deliver cheaper, cleaner, and more resilient power through on-site microgrids tailored for a variety of organizations, ranging from grocery stores to industrial facilities (source: cbinsights.com). Their core services encompass full lifecycle management, which includes design, construction, financing, ownership, and operations of energy assets. Additionally, they provide financing support for technology providers, developers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), enabling customers to cut utility costs, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience against grid outages (source: cbinsights.com). Target markets primarily include commercial and community segments, such as energy-consuming businesses and small businesses that may not have access to rooftop solar solutions, with community solar projects powering over 80,000 homes through their acquired portfolios (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

Projects & Track Record

Scale Microgrids has completed and is currently involved in several notable projects, including the acquisition of over 100 megawatts of community solar in New York from CSG-Gutami, which builds on their previous partnerships (source: scalemicrogrids.com). In January 2024, they agreed to acquire an additional 500 megawatts of distributed solar and storage from Gutami, expanding their capacity to power over 80,000 homes and small businesses across states like California and New York (source: scalemicrogrids.com). A key ongoing project includes the pre-construction acquisition of a 9.6-megawatt CHP fuel cell site in Bridgeport, Connecticut, from NuPower, which is financed through a combination of debt and tax equity (source: cbinsights.com). Their partnerships with firms like Gutami and NuPower, along with their geographic presence across multiple U.S. states, highlight their commitment to expanding community solar initiatives (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Scale Microgrids has secured a significant $300 million equity commitment from Warburg Pincus to support its growth initiatives (source: scalemicrogrids.com). They successfully closed a 100-megawatt community solar deal in New York with CSG-Gutami, followed by the recent 500-megawatt expansion across multiple states, which underscores their aggressive growth strategy (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Additionally, the acquisition of a 9.6-megawatt fuel cell project in Bridgeport, Connecticut, marks a significant financing milestone for the company (source: cbinsights.com). Furthermore, EQT, a prominent private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Scale Microgrids, indicating strong interest from major investors in the company's future (source: pehub.com).

Working There

Scale Microgrids offers a variety of roles across several departments, including engineering (17 roles), sales (15), operations (13), legal (9), finance (8), C-suite (7), and IT (6) (source: zoominfo.com). Recent job openings have included positions such as inside sales and marketing associate, software engineer, and e-mobility sales engineer, reflecting the company's growth and the demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector (source: zoominfo.com). The company culture emphasizes rapid growth and inclusivity, with CEO Ryan Goodman highlighting the importance of community solar in their 2024 announcements (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Employees work closely with customers from day one, focusing on cost, resilience, and achieving their energy goals (source: scalemicrogrids.com).

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You will support the organization in managing its contract negotiations and obligations pre- and post-contract execution, and provide hands-on support for due diligence activities required by our capital solutions division.

This is a hybrid role (3 days a week) based at our HQ in Ridgewood, NJ. It reports to our Senior Contracts Manager.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

Manage standard form agreements and continually propose and incorporate feedback to improve standard agreements
Support the commercialization and standardization of new products
Prepare standard form and customized agreements for customers, partners, and vendors as needed to support day-to-day operations
Analyze third-party agreements for conformance with Scale's standard commercial position to identify material inconsistencies
Liaise with legal counsel and incorporate counsel's input as appropriate
Implement version control processes and ensure company-wide training and compliance
Manage the signature collection process and timely satisfaction of any approvals or conditions precedent
Manage contracts database, including monitoring existing contracts to ensure conformance with budget, deadlines, performance obligations, customer service, and contract renewals/expiration
Support the project management and business development teams in clearing conditions to Scale's obligations and in complying with the terms of the various agreements
Ensure company-wide compliance with Scale's internal approval processes
Manage the legal and regulatory diligence process for purchasing, selling, and/or financing of distributed energy projects and portfolios

The Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's degree required; law degree preferred; 3+ years post-grad work experience
Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with standard commercial agreements
Experience preparing power purchase agreements, energy services agreements, M&A transaction agreements, or similar agreements within the distributed energy industry preferred
Familiar with the electric industry, with a preference for individuals familiar with the distributed energy industry and regulatory frameworks
Detail and process oriented, with a history of improving and standardizing agreements and contract management processes - balancing speed and agility with internal controls and risk management
Self-driven, entrepreneurial in nature; willing to step outside of role where needed to support the company's needs; thrives in a fast-paced environment
Preference for individuals with experience performing and managing buy-side diligence activities

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

Do the Right Thing
Act Like An Owner
Hustle
Demand Results
Go Together
Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.