Senior Contract Manager

3 weeks ago

Boston, United States Iberdrola Full time
Job Details

Position Title: Senior Contracts Manager

Location: Boston, MA. Office

Salary: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $136k to $160k

Company Background

Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), is a leading developer, owner and operator of renewable energy facilities in the United States with an eight-gigawatt portfolio of onshore wind and solar projects across 22 states. Avangrid Renewables' offshore wind business is pioneering this new industry with a development pipeline of five gigawatts off the East Coast. Our offshore portfolio consists of the first-in-the-nation joint venture project Vineyard Wind, which will deliver 800 MW of clean energy into Massachusetts starting in 2023; Park City Wind, an 804 MW project to serve the state of Connecticut; and Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind that has the potential to deliver 3,500 MW of clean energy into Virginia and North Carolina. We aspire to be the employer of choice by providing purposeful and challenging work revolutionizing the renewable energy industry in the United States. This role will be part of a team developing, designing, constructing and operating large scale offshore wind projects which will provide affordable, clean energy and will have a transformational impact on local communities. Avangrid Renewables' offshore business is located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Avangrid is part of the IBERDROLA Group, a global energy pioneer with the largest renewable asset base of any company in the world. Avangrid employs approximately 7,000 people and has been recognized by Forbes and Just Capital as one of the 2021 JUST 100 companies - a list of America's best corporate citizens - and was ranked number one within the utility sector for its commitment to the environment and the communities it serves. The company supports the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2021 for the third consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute.

Job Summary :

Avangrid Renewables is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to report to the Contracts Director, develop contracting strategies and plans, and manage the tendering, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of offshore wind execution and development contracts for the New England Wind project. The individual will assist in the management of contractual and commercial risks and seek out opportunities to optimize and drive the performance of various supplier contracts. The role requires an ability to develop unique contracts and work in a fast-paced working environment that can adapt to the dynamic needs of the US Offshore Wind Execution and Development Team.

This role will include working closely with the US Offshore Wind Execution and Development Team and staff from the Legal, Financial, Procurement and Insurance teams to ensure contracts are developed and managed effectively.

The successful candidate will support a variety of activities within offshore wind execution and development package, including environmental surveys, vessel chartering research, telecommunication, permitting, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and engineering support.

The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Duties :
  • Manage the tendering and negotiation of offshore wind execution and development contracts for the New England Wind project with the US Offshore Wind Execution and Development Team and Procurement team, as appropriate;
  • Attendance, leading, and providing contractual support in meetings with the US Offshore Wind Execution and Development Team, meetings with members of the Legal, Financial, Procurement and Insurance teams, and meetings with Contractors to ensure all parties are aware and informed about contract content and documentation.
  • Prepare contracts with internal stakeholders using contracting strategies that appropriately address risk and manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and tracking deliverables which will include major milestone dates and KPIs, as applicable.
  • Ensure relevant guidelines, processes and procedures are included in final contracts so that Contractors adhere to them after execution.
  • Process variations following project procedures, purchasing procedures, and contract terms.
  • Coordination of procurement and tender activities and training/educating project teams on key risk areas.
  • Facilitate delivery of the project's interests in preparing for negotiations with Contractors.
  • Undertake detailed contract reviews and analysis allowing wider team to better interpret and apply key contract provisions on the day-to-day operational clauses of the contract.
  • Make commercial recommendations and provide advice on key commercial risks to internal stakeholders.
  • Track effective and expiration dates for all contracts to prevent any delay in services.
  • Manage reassignment of contracts between affiliate entities, as needed.
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external Contractors, partners, and research organizations.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree with total 10 years in relevant discipline - Contract
  • IT literate, with the ability to operate Microsoft Office systems and other IT-based project management software. (knowledge and previous experience of SAP is advantageous)
  • Extensive commercial, contractual, technical, and practical knowledge of energy industry standards.
  • Experience managing, multiple small or medium-sized
  • suppliers preferably within the energy industry.
  • Experience with Requests for Proposals and tender processes for contracts.
  • Experience tracking contract information for implementation.
  • Extensive experience in the management of multidisciplinary contracting strategies.
  • Proven track record delivering complex contracts preferably within the energy industry.
  • Proactive and diligent approach with a high degree of self-motivation and flexibility in the event of unforeseen needs.
  • Excellent project management and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on results.
  • Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
  • Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced working environment and responsive to change.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sustainability reporting tools and databases.
Internal and External Relationships:
  • US Offshore Wind Execution Team
  • Project Directors and Project Managers
  • Director, Contracts
  • Procurement Team
  • Legal Team
  • Finance Teams
  • Contractors, subcontractors, and potential suppliers
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Academic partners
  • Community stakeholders
  • Local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
Minimum Criteria:
  • Strong understanding of contract content and contracting processes including issuing Requests for Proposals, managing tenders, evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving forward contract execution. (Essential)
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced working environment and be responsive to change. (Essential)
  • Ability to manage different tenders and suppliers (when the Project would be in an execution phase) at the same time (Essential)
  • Excellent project management, organization and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with contracting in energy industry and knowledge of energy industry standards. Knowledge of the offshore wind industry and / or maritime law would be a plus but not necessary.


Ability to work in an international environment and to adapt to different cultures or backgrounds

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Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

Job Posting End Date:
November-22-2024

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