Manager, Strategic Construction Contracts

About the role

As Scout's Strategic Construction Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in contracting for the fastest-growing technologies in the power sector: utility-scale wind, solar, energy storage, and related construction services. Your ability to draw on your knowledge of commercial, legal, and related aspects of renewables will enable our team to make better-informed decisions. You will help develop and execute negotiating strategies, lead Balance of Plant (BOP) and Balance of Systems (BOS) contracts, and serve as Scout's contracting representative to our vendors and partners. This dynamic position will allow you to directly impact Scout's long-term ability to power the energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations for BOP/BOS, including exhibit management in conjunction with Scout subject matter experts.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Development, Legal, and other Scout functions to ensure appropriate attention to key terms and conditions.
• Work with Legal and other Scout functions to develop and improve contract templates for key contracts.
• Support Construction, Operations, and other Scout teams post-contract signature to ensure contracts are understood by the teams using them.
• Support "lessons learned" on contracts so that key learnings from Construction, Operations, and other teams are considered in future contracts.
• Develop options for Scout's negotiating position for construction services and drive the execution of the selected approaches.
• Offer intelligent recommendations to management on the best choices for Scout with respect to key terms and conditions and other contractual considerations.
• Support and actively propose Procurement and Contracts continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop systems and tools to drive efficiency in our work.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Subject Matter Expertise

• A Bachelor's degree (Degree in legal, business, or related fields are a plus).
• 5+ years of BOP/BOS contract or related experience, preferably with utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery storage.
• Negotiating strength and aptitude; willingness to coach other Scout team members in negotiating and contract improvements.
• Technical aptitude: ability to understand technical and quantitative issues.
• Previous experience conducting complex contract negotiations, including contractual analysis; previous deal leadership is a plus.
• Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit trade-offs, both in written, verbal, and presentation format.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Working Style

• Independent learner who can quickly apply lessons learned in one area to all other work areas.
• Strong organizational skills with process orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver top-quality work product in multiple areas without direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties.
• Self-motivator with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Experience using influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Schedule

The candidate preferably will be able to work out of our Boulder office on our current hybrid (3-2) schedule, but Scout is open to remote work.

Benefits

• Target base salary: $120,000 - $135,000.
• Attractive bonus potential.
• Full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums.
• 401(k) match.
• STD, LTD, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage.

Scout's Values

• Mission-Orientation: High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout's stated mission.
• Teamwork: Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
• Safety: Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
• Integrity: Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Initiative: Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Intelligence: Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.