Director, Substation Contracts Management

Substation Contracts Management Director

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Substation Contracts Management Director to oversee all aspects of data center construction projects, including cost planning and control, progress measurement, risk mitigation, and schedule development.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Director of Contracts Management on all Request-For-Information / Quotation / Proposal (collectively "RFx") processes, in addition to participating in preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with various parties associated with substation and plant construction projects, excluding general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.

• Contracts Management process for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractors, turnkey and/or lump sum contractors for substations, or separately contracted Engineering and/or construction contractors for substation builds/works (collectively "Substation Categories").
• Driving Substation Category pre-qualification, request-for-information/quotation/proposal (collectively "RFx") processes including standardization of forms to enable in-system sourcing. Developing scopes of work/services for EPC (or direct engineering and/or construction) agreements in collaboration with design, engineering, construction, and other technical groups.
• Preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with vendors that support substation programs.
• Ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and industry standards, managing contract-related issues, claims, and/or disputes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, construction management, legal studies including Contract Law, Business Law, and/or Supply Chain.
• 8+ years of commercial/transactional contracts management experience including awarding, drafting, negotiation, execution, and administration. Includes an applied understanding of commercial/contract language, engineering/construction practices, risk management, supply chain, or similar contracts-related experience.
• 7+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience.
• 5+ years of substation/EPC/lump sum turnkey bidding, awarding, and contracting.
• Data center experience or mission critical, fast-paced/large-scale infrastructure.
• Contract Formation, Execution Management, and Administration including:
• Creating/delivering contract execution plans, inclusive of contract formation, execution, and post-execution management/administration.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with various substation vendors.
• Managing contract renewals, amendments, extensions, terminations
• Maintaining up-to-date records of all contracts and related documents.
• Collaborating with legal, finance, construction, engineering, and supply chain teams to align contract terms with technical requirements, financial objectives, and legal protections.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks and liabilities associated with contracts.
• Resolving any contract-related issues and/or disputes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in business administration, economics, construction management, legal studies, contract/business law (Masters, J.D., etc.).
• Contract Management certifications.
• Start-up environment/mentality with a bias for execution.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and advanced reporting.
• Knowledge of supply chain sustainability/social responsibility.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) capabilities (development of business requirements through active use).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Travel and Schedule

15% travel (U.S.)

Expected Salary Range

$180,000-$225,000 Base + Discretionary Bonus

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Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.

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