Director, Contracts Management

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega‑scale data center campuses, providing customers with flexibility and predictability for large‑scale Cloud and AI infrastructure projects. The company leverages in‑house design, engineering, and operational capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for campuses of 500 MW +.

About the role

The Contracts Management Director will oversee the contract management process for general contractors and operational services supporting Fleet’s large‑scale data center programs. This includes managing the Request‑For‑Information/Quotation/Proposal (RFx) processes, preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants, as well as ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue RFxs for services required for projects and evaluate bids from suppliers.
• Develop and deliver contract execution plans covering formation, execution, and post‑execution administration.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute contracts with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants for large‑scale data center construction and post‑build operational services.
• Manage contract renewals, extensions, amendments, terminations, and maintain accurate contract records.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, construction, engineering, and procurement teams to align contract terms with technical and financial objectives.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities; resolve contract‑related issues, claims, and disputes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, construction management, legal studies, contract law, business law, or supply chain.
• 10+ years of commercial/transactional contracts management experience, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and administration.
• Applied understanding of commercial language, construction practices, risk management, and supply‑chain contracts.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience.
• 3+ years working for a hyperscaler and/or data‑center developer/operator.
• Experience in fast‑paced, large‑scale infrastructure or data‑center projects.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of supply‑chain management tools, data analytics, BI tools, and sustainability/social responsibility in supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business administration, economics, finance, construction management, legal studies, contract law, business law, or supply chain.
• Experience with construction/services contracting approaches and fee structures such as GMP, Not‑to‑Exceed, Cost‑Plus Fee, Time & Materials, Hourly Rate, Design‑Build (DB), and Design‑Build‑Assist (DBA).
• Experience managing construction claims.
• Proven track record implementing process‑improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.

Required Traits and Skills

• Integrity and ethical standards – build trust and foster transparent supplier relationships.
• Effective communication – convey expectations clearly and understand supplier needs.
• Emotional intelligence – navigate cultural nuances and manage emotions during high‑pressure negotiations.
• Strategic thinking – align supplier relationships with broader organizational goals.
• Critical thinking – devise innovative solutions and adapt to unexpected challenges.
• Analytical ability – make data‑driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify risks.
• Influence and persuasion – advocate positions, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements.
• Operational paranoia – anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement safeguards for safety, security, availability, and scale.
• Relationship management – cultivate long‑term partnerships and maintain a broad network for benchmarking and alternative sourcing.

Location and Travel

Work location is flexible to Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; or Alexandria, VA. 100 % remote candidates will be considered individually. Regular travel, as needed, to Fleet offices and vendor sites is required.

Salary

Expected salary range: $190,000 – $210,000 plus discretionary bonus. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including 100 % employer‑covered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Standard paid holidays.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).