Contracts Manager

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.

• We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.

Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Position: Contracts Manager

Location: Nashville, TN or Remote

Overview

The Contracts Manager is responsible for leading all phases of contracting, including partnering with stakeholders, market analysis, vendor selection, RFI/RFP, and awarding contracts. The Contracts Manager must also identify and deliver cost savings while maximizing the value of spend. Additionally, the Contracts Manager will be instrumental in developing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors. The Contracts Manager will be the commercial lead on negotiations of agreements with Contractors.

We are looking for an ambitious candidate with initiative and resilience who can be responsible in working towards a goal while contributing creatively to the team.

Main Responsibilities

Request for Proposals (RFP) Process

• Manage the creation of RFP documents and work with cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, finance, project management, project development, etc.) to ensure submission on required RFP documents.
• Analyze all RFP documents to understand project requirements and deliverables.
• Lead all necessary pre-RFP meetings with team members to ensure the accuracy of the bid documents.
• Deliver all necessary bid documents to Contractors.

Bid Reviews

• Manage internal stakeholders’ evaluations of received bid documents and review for accuracy.
• Conduct bid analysis - identify risks, pricing, schedule, etc. between each proposal.
• Lead bid review meetings internally and externally.
• Present complete bid analysis with a recommendation to award to leadership.

Contracting

• Manage internal stakeholders’ evaluations of contract documents and review for accuracy.
• Direct strategic negotiations and make commercial decisions.
• Conduct internal meetings with SMEs to ensure contracting strategies are aligned with the company objectives.
• Conduct final review of contract documents and develop presentation to leadership for contract execution approval.

Prequalifications

• Manage communications with business partners, vendors, and other stakeholders, as necessary.
• Identify new vendors, and review prequalification documents associated with onboarding new vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Logistics, or in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of solar or related experience.
• Working knowledge of EPC contracts, preferably in utility scale solar.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience

• Solar Industry experience.
• Knowledge of engineering design, procurement, and construction practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in conducting negotiations with vendors.
• Excellent communication, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and people skills, detail oriented.
• Must have a continuous improvement approach.
• Must be self-motivated and resourceful.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Decision making proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong customer service skills with focus on listening to the customer.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.