Remote Senior Contracts Leader, Renewable Energy & Risk

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead the commercial contract strategy, negotiation, and risk management for its Services and Solutions businesses. This role partners with Legal, Finance, and Operations to drive profitability and compliance across high-value agreements.

The role supports remote or hybrid work arrangements while maintaining regular in-office presence as needed. Applicants must have extensive experience in complex contract management within renewable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline, or similar experience required.
• Professional certifications such as CPCM, CCM, PMP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible contract management, commercial management, or related experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years leading complex commercial negotiations and managing contract management professionals.
• Significant experience within utility-scale renewable energy, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), High Voltage, power generation, EPC, or industrial services industries preferred.
• Proven experience negotiating high-value customer service agreements, subcontract agreements, master service agreements, and strategic commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy, negotiation, and administration of complex customer, supplier, subcontractor, and strategic partner agreements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, financial, compliance and regulatory risks throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Establish risk assessment methodologies and contract review frameworks to drive consistent commercial decision-making.
• Review and approve contract exhibits, amendments, change orders, and commercial modifications.
• Escalate significant business risks and recommend mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with union and non-union contract requirements. Familiarity with union contracts.
• Familiarity with federal and state specific regulatory regulations (e.g. FEOC, IRA, RETA, IPA, NYSERTA).
• Collaborate closely with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to ensure contract terms support company objectives.
• Support proposal development and strategic pursuits by identifying commercial opportunities and contractual risks during the bid process.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and commercial decision-making.
• Facilitate alignment between commercial obligations and operational execution.
• Evaluate contract terms, liquidated damages and pricing structures to optimize profitability and long-term business value.
• Analyze contractual obligations and financial impacts to support informed business decisions.
• Monitor contract performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved contract terms and financial outcomes.
• Establish and maintain contract governance processes, standards, and controls to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and corporate policies.
• Oversee contract repositories, document retention processes, milestone tracking, and contract lifecycle management systems.
• Ensure timely identification and management of key contractual obligations, deliverables, notices, renewals, and claim rights.
• Lead contract audits and support compliance reviews as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across contract management processes, systems, templates, and tools.
• Develop and implement best practices, standard operating procedures, and commercial playbooks.
• Champion digital solutions and contract management technologies that improve efficiency, visibility, and reporting capabilities.
• Establish KPIs and reporting metrics to measure contract performance, compliance, and business outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop contract management personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and guidance on contract strategy, negotiations, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and professional development initiatives within the Contracts Management function.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments and business units.
• Maintain expertise regarding industry practices, regulatory developments, market conditions, and commercial trends affecting the renewable energy and operations and maintenance sectors.
• Advise leadership on emerging contractual risks, opportunities, and market developments that may impact the organization.
• Stay abreast of industry changes, codes and regulations, tariffs, and best practices to ensure SOLV stays at the forefront of the market. Participate in industry workgroups (e.g. SEIA and ACP).

Skills

Contract management leadership

Complex negotiations

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Law

Professional certifications: CPCM, CCM, PMP

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead the commercial contract strategy, negotiation, and risk management for its Services and Solutions businesses. This role partners with Legal, Finance, and Operations to drive profitability and compliance across high-value agreements.

The role supports remote or hybrid work arrangements while maintaining regular in-office presence as needed. Applicants must have extensive experience in complex contract management within renewable