Manager, Commercial Contracts

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Annual bonus 25%–40% of base salary

Job summary

Invenergy LLC seeks a Manager of Contracts to negotiate PPAs, Build Transfer and Development Transfer agreements for renewable energy, data center, and related projects. You will assess risks, coordinate with development and construction teams, and support the origination team with RFP responses.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project development or asset management, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to communicate complex contractual issues across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience across project development, project management, power origination, business development, real estate, or asset management.
• Experience in the energy, infrastructure, utilities, data center, or commercial real estate industries.
• Experience with PPAs, Build Transfer (BT), Development Transfer (DT), and/or EPC transactions across multiple power markets and technology.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and negotiation of PPAs, BTs, and DT agreements.
• Lead coordination efforts with internal development and construction teams for contracting activities for multiple projects.
• Lead coordination efforts with development, finance, engineering and other departments as it relates to contracting activities for multiple project sites.
• Assist the origination team with RFP responses related to PPA, BT, and DT transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in business, finance, or engineering

Job description

Position Overview

As the Manager of Contracts, you will participate in the negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Build Transfer (BT), and Development Transfer (DT) agreements for renewable energy, thermal energy, and data center projects, as well as assist with customer presentations. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to comprehend, organize, and communicate the complex risks associated with these types of transactions. In addition, the candidate will have a strong understanding of project development and/or project management, including development milestones, project schedule, and the technical intricacies of a project.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and negotiation of PPAs, BTs, and DT agreements.
• Lead coordination efforts with internal development and construction teams for contracting activities for multiple projects.
• Lead coordination efforts with development, finance, engineering and other departments as it relates to contracting activities for multiple project sites.
• Assist the origination team with RFP responses related to PPA, BT, and DT transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience across project development, project management, power origination, business development, real estate, or asset management.
• Experience in the energy, infrastructure, utilities, data center, or commercial real estate industries.
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in business, finance, or engineering.
• Experience with Power Purchase Agreements, Build Transfer Agreements, Development Transfer Agreements, and/or EPC transactions across multiple power markets and technology.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills

• Over 8+ years of experience in project development, project management, power origination, business development, real estate, or asset management in the energy, infrastructure, or utilities sector.
• 5+ years of experience negotiating PPAs, BTs, or DTs.
• Legal experience and/or experience negotiating other types of agreements.
• Ability to comprehend complex documents and communicate transactional risks and project impact.
• Excellent solution‑seeking, teamwork, leadership and communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive work.

Compensation

Base pay: $125,000 – $165,000 USD per year.

Annual bonus: 25% – 40% of base salary.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and other programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.