Senior Manager, Contracts - Data Center

SB Energy•Redwood City, CA

1d•$160,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Senior Manager Contracts will play a critical role in the contractual strategy and execution for large-scale data center projects. This role will manage the development, negotiation, and administration of EPC, design-build, and related contractual agreements, supporting projects from RFP through close-out. The position requires an expert capable of optimizing risk allocation, compliance, schedule, and cost outcomes, representing ownership interests in all external and internal contractual matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, law, or a related field; Master’s or JD preferred.
5+ years of contract management experience within the data center, mission-critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
Demonstrated success negotiating and administering EPC, design-build, and procurement contracts (including LLE/OFCI scopes) for data center projects.
Strong working knowledge of contract law, construction regulations, commercial risk allocation, and claims/dispute management.
Proficiency with contract management and document control software (Procore, MS Office, Adobe).
Exceptional organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Adept at managing multiple simultaneous priorities, deadlines, and high-value contracts in a fast-paced development environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the full project lifecycle, from initial RFP through construction and close-out, for hyperscale or colocation data center assets is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Lead creation, issuance, and full-cycle management of RFPs for EPC, design-build, professional services, OFCI (owner-furnished contractor-installed) equipment, and major supply agreements.
Negotiate and execute complex contract documents (EPC, design-build, LLE procurement) ensuring risk, schedule, and cost objectives are met.
Develop, standardize, and update contract templates, terms, and negotiation playbooks tailored to fast-paced data center project delivery.
Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, engineering, and finance to ensure contractual compliance, scope clarity, and coordinated project delivery.
Support the Project Team with change orders, claims, extensions, close-outs, and dispute resolution to minimize commercial impacts and maintain project momentum.
Oversee vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and long-lead equipment procurement processes.
Track contract obligations, critical milestones, notice periods, and deliverables to ensure adherence to owner objectives.
Report regularly on contracting activities, risk exposure, and project commitments to leadership.

Benefits

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