Project Contract Manager

Project Contract ManagerDuration: 4 MonthsLocation - Urbandale, IowaJob DescriptionThe project contract manager supports all activities associated with the development, implementation and administration of all contracts associated with the company's project development. Job duties include the negotiation, peer review, coordination with the legal department, business unit review, document retention, contract notices and notice responses, contract execution memos, and reporting for contracts associated with the purchase of developmental assets, equipment purchase and construction of projects and other associated project contracts associated with generation additions and upgrades, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, decommissioning, environmental, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, new technology and other projects as assigned.Provides support for internally and externally with parties to ensure projects meet the required internal revenue service requirements such as prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements qualify projects the production tax credits. Where applicable, qualifying projects for low-income communities, domestic content and/or the energy community bonus credit. The project contract manager shall work with the external third-party service provider to review and approve of any submitted documentation to meet the above requirements for each applicable project.Provides support for Project Development during the request for information and request for proposal processes including the drafting of proposal documentation, clarification, communication with vendors and provision of evaluation summaries. Provides support for activities relating to contract negotiations and contract development, including vendor due diligence, negotiation, contract drafting, document control and counterparty communications. Perform reviews of draft contracts, prepare commercial terms, review and revise contract formatting, assist suppliers/vendors by interpreting and communicating contract language to ensure compliance. Prepares, reviews and revises contracts, scope changes and amendments, as well as acts as a liaison between legal, procurement, other business units and the supplier/vendor in the execution of contracts. Ensure proper commercial terms are implemented according to business practices and procurement policies.Primary Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports all activities associated with the development, implementation and administration of all contracts associated with the company's project development. Job duties include the negotiation, peer review, coordination with the legal department, business unit review, document retention, contract notices and notice responses, and reporting for contracts associated with the purchase of developmental assets, equipment purchase and construction of projects and other associated project contracts associated with generation additions and upgrades, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, decommissioning, environmental, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, new technology, and other projects as assigned across the state of Iowa and the company's service territory. Coordinates with internal and external resources in the completion and execution of the project contractsPerform reviews of draft contracts, prepare commercial terms, review and revise contract formatting, assist suppliers/vendors by interpreting and communicating contract language to ensure complianceRequirementsRequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering, finance, accounting, business or related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree for the Associate Project Contract Manager position; eight years for the Project Contract Manager position and ten years for the Senior Project Contract Manager position.)Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required, and presentation skills are preferred.Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.Ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues, tasks and projects concurrently.Ability to travel occasionally (typically 10% travel).Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.