Director, Contracts Management

Fleet Data Centers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Job summary

Fleet Data Centers seeks a Contracts Management Director to oversee contract formation, execution, and administration for mega-scale data center builds. Lead RFx processes, negotiations, and renewals with general contractors, suppliers and consultants, ensuring compliance with industry standards and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with complex construction and technology agreements, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of data center or critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, construction, law or related field.
• 10+ years in commercial/transactional contracts management (drafting, negotiation, execution, management).
• 5+ years strategic sourcing/procurement experience.
• 3+ years with hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator.
• Experience in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain tools, data analytics and BI tools.
• Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver contract execution plans, including formation, execution, and post-execution management/administration.
• Draft, review, negotiate and execute contracts with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants for large-scale data center projects.
• Manage contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and terminations; maintain records of all contracts and documents.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, construction, engineering and procurement teams to align terms with objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks and liabilities and resolve contract-related issues or disputes.
• Create and issue RFxs for services; evaluate bids from suppliers; ensure competitive sourcing.

Skills

Integrity

Effective communication

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Critical thinking

Analytical ability

Influence and persuasion

Operational paranoia

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

CLM software

BI tools

Job description

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation.

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Management Director for our data center construction builds, including data center services required to maintain data center operations.

The successful candidate will oversee the contract management process for General Contractors and operational services to support our large-scale data center programs. You will be responsible for the Request-For-Information / Quotation / Proposal (collectively “RFx”) process(es), in addition to preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with various parties, such as general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. You will also ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and industry standards, and manage any contract-related issues, claims, and/or disputes.

The ideal candidate will have experience with complex construction and technology agreements, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of the data center or critical infrastructure industry.

Competitive Bid(s)

• Create and issue RFxs for services required for the projects and evaluate and compare the bids received from suppliers.

Contract Formation, Execution, Management, and Administration

• Create and deliver contract execution plans, inclusive of contract formation, execution, and post-execution management/administration.
• Draft, review, negotiate and execute contracts with various parties, such as clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants for large-scale data center construction/build programs, including post-build operational services.
• Manage contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and terminations, and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documents.
• 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 associated with contracts and resolve any contract-related issues or disputes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
• 10+ years of commercial/transactional contracts management including drafting, negotiation, execution, and management. Includes an applied understanding of commercial language, construction practices, risk management, supply chain or similar contracts-related experience.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience,
• 3+ years working for a hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator.
• Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools.
• Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with typical construction/services contracting approaches and fee structures, including Guaranteed Maximum Price (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 in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.

Required Traits And Skills

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication: Clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Find innovative solutions and remain flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.
• Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.
• Influence and Persuasion: Effectively advocate for a position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.
• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel

• Work location is flexible to Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, or Alexandria, VA. 100% Remote employees will be considered on an individual basis.
• Regular travel, as needed, to Fleet offices as well as to meet with vendors.

Expected Salary Range

• $190,000 - $210,000 + Discretionary Bonus.

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.

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.