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About the Role

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Management Senior Manager to oversee contracts for data center construction and operations. This people manager role involves leading, coaching, and developing the Contracts Management team to support large-scale data center programs. The successful candidate will manage the RFx process, prepare, negotiate, and execute contracts with various parties, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

Create and issue RFx for services and evaluate supplier bids.
Develop and execute contract formation, execution, and post-execution management plans.
Lead, coach, and develop the Contracts Management team, including setting priorities and allocating work.
Draft, review, negotiate, and execute contracts for data center construction and operational services.
Manage contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and terminations.
Maintain accurate records of all contracts and related documents.
Collaborate with legal, finance, construction, engineering, and procurement teams.
Identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities associated with contracts.
Resolve contract-related issues or disputes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, or Supply Chain.
5-7 years of commercial/transactional contracts management experience, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and management.
Applied understanding of commercial language, construction practices, risk management, supply chain, or similar contracts-related experience.
3+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience.
At least 1 year working for a hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator.
Experience managing and developing direct reports, including coaching, performance management, and work allocation.
Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.
Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools.
Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Advanced degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, or Supply Chain.
Experience with typical construction/services contracting approaches and fee structures (e.g., GMP, Not-to-Exceed, Cost Plus Fee, Time & Materials, Hourly Rate, Not to Exceed, DB, DBA).
Experience managing construction claims.
Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.
Integrity and Ethical Standards.
Effective Communication skills.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
Strategic Thinking.
Critical Thinking Skills.
Analytical Ability.
Influence and Persuasion.
Operational Paranoia.
Relationship Management.

Skills

Contracts Management
Negotiation
Data Center Industry Knowledge
Request-For-Information / Quotation / Proposal (RFx) Process
Contract Drafting
Contract Review
Contract Execution
Contract Negotiation
Contract Compliance
Risk Management
Dispute Resolution
Team Leadership
Coaching
Performance Management
Work Allocation
Professional Development
Collaboration
Legal Alignment
Financial Alignment
Construction Alignment
Engineering Alignment
Procurement Alignment
Supply Chain Management
Data Analytics
Business Intelligence (BI) Tools
Sustainability Knowledge
Social Responsibility Knowledge
Construction Claims Management
Process Improvement
Operational Excellence
Ethical Standards
Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Strategic Thinking
Critical Thinking
Analytical Ability
Influence
Persuasion
Operational Paranoia
Relationship Management

Location

Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Austin, TX
Arlington, VA

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior Manager
5-7 years of commercial/transactional contracts management
3+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement
1+ year working for a hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator
Experience managing and developing direct reports

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, or Supply Chain.
Advanced degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, or Supply Chain.

Salary/Compensations

DOE $160,000-$200,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus.

Benefits

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K program
Standard paid holidays
Unlimited PTO

About the Company

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Management Senior Manager for our data center construction builds including data center services required to maintain data center operations.
Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.