Senior Manager, Contracts – Data Center

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation, distribution, and comprehensive management of RFPs for EPC, design-build, professional services, OFCI equipment, and substantial supply agreements.

• Negotiate and finalize intricate EPC, design-build, and LLE procurement contracts.

• Develop, standardize, and revise contract templates, terms, and negotiation strategies for data center project execution.

• Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, engineering, and finance departments.

• Assist with change orders, claims, extensions, close-outs, and resolution of disputes.

• Manage vendor prequalification, bid assessments, and procurement of long-lead equipment.

• Monitor contract obligations, milestones, notice periods, and deliverables.

• Report on contracting activities, risk exposure, and project commitments to leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, law, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of contract management experience in data center, mission-critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.

• Proven success in negotiating and managing EPC, design-build, and procurement contracts, including LLE/OFCI scopes, for data center initiatives.

• Strong understanding of contract law, construction regulations, commercial risk distribution, and claims/dispute resolution.

• Proficiency in contract management and document control software (Procore, MS Office, Adobe).

• Outstanding organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Capability to handle multiple concurrent priorities, deadlines, and high-value contracts in a dynamic development environment.

• Experience across the entire project lifecycle, from initial RFP to construction and close-out, for hyperscale or colocation data center assets is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Equity grants.

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents).

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.

• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions).

• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions).

• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits.

• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data.

• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans.

• Device Purchase Support.

• Opportunities for volunteering, fundraising, mentorship programs, and workforce training.