Contracts Manager (Energy and Sustainability Asset Management Specialist)

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader renowned for its commitment to environmental stewardship and groundbreaking sustainability initiatives. This organization is at the forefront of corporate renewable energy procurement, having achieved 100% renewable electricity for its global operations. Now, they are relentlessly pursuing an ambitious goal to eliminate their entire carbon footprint by 2030.

As an integral Energy and Sustainability Asset Management Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a greener future. Your expertise will directly contribute to achieving critical sustainability milestones, managing complex renewable energy contracts, and ensuring the seamless operation of a rapidly expanding clean energy portfolio. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on global environmental efforts and be a key contributor to a team dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

• Location: San Jose, CA
• Schedule: In-Office T/W/Th; Remote M/F
• Pay Comments:  W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match
• Background screening required

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain comprehensive documentation and data for the organization’s renewable energy portfolio as it expands to meet ambitious carbon neutrality goals.
* Monitor the performance of renewable power plants, including tracking outages and availability.
* Ensure compliance with key milestones and deliverables for both the organization and its counterparties, meticulously documenting adherence within internal contract management systems.
* Review and validate ongoing purchase orders, invoicing, and payments, alongside managing Renewable Energy Credit (REC) receipt and retirement processes.
* Support routine contract administration tasks, such as collateral maintenance, managing the energy contracts mailbox, setting up new vendors, abstracting contract provisions, and filing project status reports.
* Contribute to sustainability tracking and reporting efforts related to energy usage and renewable energy production.

Must-Have Qualifications

* BA/BS degree in a relevant field.
* 2+ years of professional experience in a related field, such as contract management, paralegal work, lease accounting, or project administration.
* At least 1 year of experience with electric power purchase agreements or other energy asset management. Specific educational focus in this area can substitute for professional experience.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to navigate, edit, synthesize, update, and organize large datasets. An Excel test will be part of the interview process.
* Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse colleagues in a dynamic environment.
* Highly focused, self-motivated, and exceptionally well-organized.
* Demonstrated strong attention to detail.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

* Experience extracting, conveying, and understanding complex information from contracts.
* Work experience with an electric utility, energy supplier, project developer, or other energy-related company.
* Experience working with energy data, including electricity pricing or interval meter data.
* A solid understanding of corporate renewable energy procurement processes.
* Advanced knowledge of contract management processes.
* Understanding of relational database principles and data structures.

About Aquent Talent

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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