Contracts Manager (Procurement)

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

The Contracts Manager (Procurement) will serve as a key point of contact for capital procurement-focused pre-award contracting activities, and post-award contracting support, for large-scale, complex, construction projects , including drafting and review of terms and conditions and preparation and management of exhibits and appendices (in collaboration with project management, internal counsel and commercial team), for Pattern’s Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“

) group. The Contracts Manager will also be responsible for the development and implementation (including automation) of contracts management processes, procedures, and best practices.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure there is “one voice” in communications with external parties as well as serving as the main commercial contact for supplier communication and issue escalation. Overall responsibilities will include extensive pre-award procurement contract origination and formation support, with a focus on commercial requirements and post-award support of contract implementation and tracking and implementation of lessons learned.

+ Examples include: Turbine Supply Agreements, Battery Energy Storage Agreements, Module Supply Agreements, Transformer Supply Agreements, Breaker Purchase Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Task Orders, Change Orders, Term Sheets/Reservation Agreements, and non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements.

Qualifications Experience/Qualifications/Education Required Educational And Required Work Experience

BA / BS degree or equivalent education. Minimum of ten years of direct major capital procurement contract management and administration experience in a fast-paced corporate / large scale infrastructure project environment. Renewables industry experience highly preferred. Contract management experience developing and supporting large value capital procurement contracts. Familiarity with complex business agreements, ability to read, understand, comprehend, and identify pertinent information from agreements/contracts.

Must possess strengths in the following:

Technical Skills

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $139,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.