Director, Contracts Management

Fleet Data Centers•Austin, TX

3d•$190,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet Data Centers is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Management Director for our data center construction builds, including data center services required to maintain data center operations. The successful candidate will oversee the contract management process for General Contractors and operational services to support our large-scale data center programs. You will be responsible for the Request-For-Information / Quotation / Proposal (collectively "RFx") process(es), in addition to preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with various parties, such as general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. You will also ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and industry standards, and manage any contract-related issues, claims, and/or disputes. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex construction and technology agreements, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of the data center or critical infrastructure industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
10+ years of commercial/transactional contracts management including drafting, negotiation, execution, and management. Includes an applied understanding of commercial language, construction practices, risk management, supply chain or similar contracts-related experience.
5+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience,
3+ years working for a hyperscaler and/or data center developer/operator.
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 supply chain.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Contract Law, Business Law, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
Experience with typical construction/services contracting approaches and fee structures, including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Not-to-Exceed, Cost Plus Fee, Time & Materials, Hourly Rate, Design-Build (DB), and Design-Build-Assist (DBA).
Experience managing construction claims.
Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Create and issue RFxs for services required for the projects and evaluate and compare the bids received from suppliers.
Create and deliver contract execution plans, inclusive of contract formation, execution, and post-execution management/administration.
Draft, review, negotiate and execute contracts with various parties, such as clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants for large-scale data center construction/build programs, including post-build operational services.
Manage contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and terminations, and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documents.
Collaborate with legal, finance, construction, engineering, and procurement teams to align contract terms with technical and financial objectives.
Identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities associated with contracts and resolve any contract-related issues or disputes.