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SB Energy

Senior Contracts Manager – O&M, Renewable Energy

SB Energy

Manager / Sr. Contracts Manager developing and executing O&M contracts for renewable energy projects.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the end-to-end administration, negotiation, and execution of O&M and spare parts agreements for PV, BESS, and high voltage equipment, serving as the primary commercial contact with service providers and OEMs.
  • Manage all O&M contract amendments, change orders, extensions, and terminations to align with project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
  • Oversee RFPs for O&M and major maintenance scopes, including document preparation, bid evaluation, negotiations, and award recommendations.
  • Review, negotiate, and administer tracker, inverter, transformer, and BESS supply and service contracts, including warranties, performance guarantees, availability guarantees, and liquidated damages.
  • Collaborate with Asset Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to ensure contract terms support operational strategies, performance targets, and financial objectives.
  • Develop and manage performance guarantee frameworks, including metrics, testing protocols, measurement and verification methods, and remedies.
  • Direct spare parts and critical spares strategies, including stocking levels, pricing, lead times, logistics, and warranty interfaces.
  • Lead contractual support for outages, major maintenance, and retrofit/repowering projects, ensuring clear scope, optimal commercial terms, and appropriate risk allocation.
  • Maintain organized contract documentation, including templates, executed agreements, correspondence, change logs, and performance records, to support clear audit trails and portfolio reporting.
  • Track industry best practices, market pricing, and regulatory or code changes affecting O&M, BESS, and high voltage work, and recommend updates to contracts and strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or JD is a plus.
  • Proven experience (preferably 5+ years) as a O&M Contracts Manager, with specific expertise in renewable energy sectors.
  • Data center experience a plus
  • In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, contract negotiation, and project management principles.
  • Familiarity with renewable energy technologies, including solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and wind.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess contractual risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationproject managementperformance guarantee frameworkscontract administrationrisk assessmentdata analysiscontract amendmentschange orderssupply chain managementwarranty management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingdetail-orientedorganizational skillstime managementcollaborationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAJD