Global Contracts Lead – AI Infra Projects

Volta; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Volta

Retirement contributions

Comprehensive health, wellbeing and保险

Job summary

Volta seeks a Contracts Manager to own contracting strategy for its fleet of major data centre projects. You will guide standard forms, terms, and negotiations, while coordinating across project teams and jurisdictions to protect the business and keep delivery on track.

You will lead disputes, build governance processes and train delivery teams in commercial capability, enabling Volta to scale with high-risk, high-value contracts across markets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading contracts on data centre or major capital projects.
• Deep knowledge of construction contracting models and standard forms.
• Strong negotiation and claims management on complex builds.
• Ability to work across multiple jurisdictions and govern to standard.

Responsibilities

• Own contracting strategy across general contractor, package and vendor agreements.
• Set standard contract forms, flow-downs and commercial terms across the fleet.
• Lead major negotiations alongside procurement and project leadership.
• Provide functional leadership to contracts leads embedded in each project team.
• Build claims avoidance practice and manage disputes when they arise.
• Run commercial governance, delegations and approvals across projects.
• Keep contracting standards compliant across multiple jurisdictions.
• Train and develop commercial capability across the delivery organisation.

Skills

Contract leadership

Negotiation

Cross-jurisdiction

Claims management

Commercial governance

Job description

Volta seeks a Contracts Manager to own contracting strategy for its fleet of major data centre projects. You will guide standard forms, terms, and negotiations, while coordinating across project teams and jurisdictions to protect the business and keep delivery on track.

You will lead disputes, build governance processes and train delivery teams in commercial capability, enabling Volta to scale with high-risk, high-value contracts across markets.