Senior Commercial Operations and Contracts Manager
Natel Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $185,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the negotiation of our contracts, focusing on high-risk provisions alignment.
- Identify and quantify liability gaps and develop mitigation strategies.
- Negotiate specific unforeseen condition and latent defect protocols.
- Own change management by monitoring risk and scope growth.
- Hold the authority to withhold notice to proceed or halt subcontractor mobilization if compliance hurdles are not met.
- Lead the strategy for all major commercial claims.
- Transition deals from sales to operations by creating project risk playbooks.
- Conduct regular commercial health checks on all active projects.
- Work with the project execution team to ensure a clean commercial interface.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience in commercial management, contract law, or project controls within the energy or heavy infrastructure sectors.
- Direct experience in hydropower or similar high-consequence retrofit environments (nuclear, thermal, or offshore wind).
- Proven track record of managing matrixed reporting lines and the ability to manage across functions on compliance issues.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil) or Construction Management.
- Not required, but preferred Master’s in Construction Law (LLM), JD, or MBA.
- High-level proficiency in negotiating and interpreting complex EPC and/or equipment supply contracts.
- Familiarity with FIDIC (Silver and Yellow Books) and NEC4 a plus.
- Ability to analyze schedules (CPM) and cost reports to identify hidden delays or cost overruns that require contractual notices.
- Familiarity with project and contract management tools.
Benefits
- 4 weeks of paid vacation
- 2 weeks of paid sick leave
- 401k matching
- Health insurance (along with dental, vision and life insurance)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationliability gap analysisrisk managementchange managementcommercial claims managementproject risk playbooksEPC contract interpretationschedule analysiscost report analysiscompliance management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationnegotiationmatrix management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementMaster’s in Construction Law (LLM)JDMBA