Contracts Specialist

Position Responsibilities

• Support the drafting, negotiation of EPC, O&M, and supply and purchase agreements, amendments, and related project contracts;
• Manage the execution of such agreements, including all required exhibits and attachments, coordinating with internal and external parties necessary to approve;
• Aid in evaluating contractor and supplier proposals, bid comparisons, and commercial terms, including driving key terms reviews with shortlisted counterparties;
• Ensure scopes of work are clearly defined and aligned with technical requirements;
• Ensure vendor compliance with insurance and other requirements delineated before releasing work.

Contract Management

• Support the IPP in managing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with financing documents, EPC agreements, and project contracts;
• Support the management and procurement of all deliverables necessary to meet conditions precedent under the IPP’s financing facilities to facilitate loan draws;
• Assist the Senior Director of Construction (IPP) in incorporating and tracking key deal terms, including, but not limited to: Liquidated damages (LDs), Performance guarantees, Milestone schedules and verification, Payment structures.

Risk Identification and Documentation

• Identify potential contractual and commercial risks and escalate to senior team members;
• Maintain organized records of contract drafts, comments, and execution versions.

Continuous Improvement

• Support the development, use, and continuous improvement of standard templates, checklists, and contracting materials;
• Track current trends in impactful areas of risk to contracts, including supply chain and tariffs; monitor counterparty positions and seek to improve New Leaf Energy’s position in terms of shared risk.