Contracts Manager (W2 and Local only)

A client of Sharp Decisions Inc. is looking for a Contracts Manager to be based in Rosemead, CA. This position is HYBRID (Tuesdays onsite). The contract’s duration is 12 months with possible extension. *W2 and Local only.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manage a portfolio of complex grid interconnection agreements to client’s transmission and distribution systems, from contract execution through termination.
Act as the primary point of contact to external and internal customers on the project and contractual matters.
Operates in a project management capacity.
Regularly interacts with customers to provide landmark updates/guidelines, contract interpretation, project updates, etc., throughout the project lifecycle
Leads meetings, develop agendas, summarizes and documents decisions and action items, and tracks project landmarks.
Draft various contractual-related documents, including amendments to existing interconnect agreements, consent to assignments, termination notices, default notices, initial sync notices, and permission to operate notices.
Applies technical and contractual knowledge to solve problems and customer requests and move projects through contract milestones and achieve PTO.
Participates in technical discussions with engineering and project managers.

Contracts have already been negotiated. This person will need to understand the contractual obligations and ensure terms are met and stay on timeline. Amendments will be required, slight negotiations at the amendment level. Must have experience with terminating contacts.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Experience working with contract regulation.

Experience with terminating contacts.

This person will need to understand the contractual obligations and ensure terms are met and stay on timeline.

Amendments will be required, slight negotiations at the amendment level.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Renewable, utility, solar, background is a plus.

Experience managing or reviewing regulatory agreements/contracts related to FERC and/or CPUC regulatory tariffs.
Electric Utility Industry experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.