Senior Contracts Leader - Remote (Strategic & Negotiations)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Tennessee; Remote; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work option

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead commercial strategy, negotiation, administration and risk management for our Services and Solutions businesses. You will advise executive leadership and collaborate with Legal, Finance and Operations on high‑value agreements, while driving contract governance, compliance and performance.

This role can be fully remote or hybrid with regular in‑office presence; ideal candidates have 10+ years of contract management experience and certifications

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy, negotiation, and administration of complex contracts.
• Serve as the primary commercial lead for high-value and high-risk contracts.
• Develop and implement contracting strategies that support growth, profitability, and risk management.
• Provide strategic guidance on contractual risks, obligations, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Partner with Legal to finalize agreements balancing objectives with risk mitigation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, financial, compliance, and regulatory risks.
• Establish risk assessment methodologies and contract review frameworks.
• Review and approve contract exhibits, amendments, and modifications.

Skills

Strategic contract leadership

Negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract governance

Leadership

Education

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

CPCM, CCM, PMP or equivalent certifications preferred

Job description

SOLV Energy seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead commercial strategy, negotiation, administration and risk management for our Services and Solutions businesses. You will advise executive leadership and collaborate with Legal, Finance and Operations on high‑value agreements, while driving contract governance, compliance and performance.

This role can be fully remote or hybrid with regular in‑office presence; ideal candidates have 10+ years of contract management experience and certifications