SB Energy

Senior Manager, Contracts – Data Center

SB Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Redwood City • Arizona • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead creation, issuance, and full-cycle management of RFPs for EPC, design-build, professional services, OFCI (owner-furnished contractor-installed) equipment, and major supply agreements.
  • Negotiate and execute complex contract documents (EPC, design-build, LLE procurement) ensuring risk, schedule, and cost objectives are met.
  • Develop, standardize, and update contract templates, terms, and negotiation playbooks tailored to fast-paced data center project delivery.
  • Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, engineering, and finance to ensure contractual compliance, scope clarity, and coordinated project delivery.
  • Support the Project Team with change orders, claims, extensions, close-outs, and dispute resolution to minimize commercial impacts and maintain project momentum.
  • Oversee vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and long-lead equipment procurement processes.
  • Track contract obligations, critical milestones, notice periods, and deliverables to ensure adherence to owner objectives.
  • Report regularly on contracting activities, risk exposure, and project commitments to leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, law, or a related field; Master’s or JD preferred.
  • 5+ years of contract management experience within the data center, mission-critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating and administering EPC, design-build, and procurement contracts (including LLE/OFCI scopes) for data center projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of contract law, construction regulations, commercial risk allocation, and claims/dispute management.
  • Proficiency with contract management and document control software (Procore, MS Office, Adobe).
  • Exceptional organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communications skills.
  • Adept at managing multiple simultaneous priorities, deadlines, and high-value contracts in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Experience with the full project lifecycle, from initial RFP through construction and close-out, for hyperscale or colocation data center assets is highly valued.
Benefits
  • 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
  • Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
  • Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
  • Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
  • Device Purchase Support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementnegotiationEPC contractsdesign-build contractsprocurement contractscontract lawconstruction regulationsclaims managementdispute resolutionproject lifecycle management
Soft Skills
organizational skillsproblem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillstime managementprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeJD