Strategic Contract Manager

As Scout's Strategic Contract Manager, you will play a key role in the contracting for the fastest-growing technologies in the power sector: utility-scale wind, solar, energy storage, and related construction services. Your ability to draw on your knowledge of a combination of the commercial, legal and related aspects of renewables will enable our team to make better informed decisions. You will help develop and execute negotiating strategies, lead contracts, and serve as Scout's contracting representative to our vendors and partners.

This dynamic position will allow you to directly impact Scout's long-term ability to power the energy transition. You will gain exposure to a broad spectrum of work - across technologies, and interacting with many teams within Scout.

You will join Scout's Procurement and Contracts team, which is responsible for optimizing for the lowest cost of energy to Scout while maintaining safety and quality.

This is a new role developed to support the explosive growth in Scout's portfolio of projects in development and construction.

Key duties in your role will include the following:

• Lead contract negotiations for Turbine Supply, Balance of Plant/Systems and/or other major equipment contracts for Scout. This includes exhibit management in conjunction with Scout subject matter experts
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Development, Legal, and other Scout functions to ensure appropriate attention to key terms and conditions.
• Work with Legal and other Scout functions to develop and improve contract templates for key Equipment and Construction contracts
• Support Construction, Operations and other Scout teams post contract signature, to ensure contracts are understood by the teams using them
• Support "lessons learned" on Contracts, so that key learnings from Construction, Operations and other teams are considered in future contracts
• Develop options for Scout's negotiating position for supply and construction services and drive the execution of the selected approaches.
• Offer intelligent recommendations to management on the best choices for Scout with respect to key terms and conditions and other contractual considerations.
• Support and actively propose Procurement and Contracts continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete other duties as assigned
• We will rely on you to develop systems and tools to drive efficiency in our work. To do so, we expect that you will integrate the expertise you have developed in previous roles while continuing to advance your knowledge of our industry and innovation in contracts
  
  
  

Requirements

You are a commercially minded professional who likes to work with a wide range of people and is passionate about the ways that renewable energy will make the world a better place. You have a good understanding of risk in contractual terms and are creative in the way you manage that risk in the context of competing priorities.

Subject Matter Expertise

• A Bachelor's degree. (Degree in legal, business, or related fields are a plus.)
• 5+ years of contracts or related experience, preferably with utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery storage
• Negotiating strength and aptitude is a positive attribute, willingness to coach other Scout team members in negotiating and contract improvements
• Technical aptitude: ability to understand technical and quantitative issues and act upon them
• Previous experience conducting complex contract negotiations, including contractual analysis; previous deal leadership is a plus.
• Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written, verbal, and presentation format.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  
  

Working Style

• Independent learner who can quickly apply lessons learned in one area to all other work areas.
• Strong organizational skills with process orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver top-quality work product in multiple areas without direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties.
• Self-motivator with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Experience using influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes.
• Authorized to work in the United States
  
  
  

Timeline and Location

We would like the new Strategic Contract Manager to start in Q2 2024.

The ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Boulder office on our current hybrid (3-2) schedule, but Scout is open to alternate locations for the right candidate.

Scout's Values

• Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout's stated mission.
• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
• Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
• Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.
  
  
  

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.

Invitation to Veterans

Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Benefits

Target base salary: $115,000-$130,000 Attractive bonus potential.

Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.