Senior Contracts Manager

Type One Energy Group•Knoxville, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Type One Energy is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to manage and coordinate contract activities across engineering, supply chain, and project teams. This role will play a critical part in ensuring that all contractual commitments are met for our key partnerships—specifically within the public power industry. This role will also be responsible for ensuring that contracts are well-structured, compliant, and aligned with our company’s business objectives. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Contracts Manager will draft, review, and negotiate contracts while supporting project execution, risk management, and supplier relationships. This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in contracts administration and project management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field, advanced degree preferred.
5-10+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, within an engineering, energy, or manufacturing organization.
Solid understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms.
Proven experience managing multiple contract types (fixed-price, T&M, cost-plus, etc.).
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
High attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
3-5+ years of experience working with large public power companies; in particular, Tennessee Valley Authority.
5-10+ years of experience supporting government contracts, specifically with the US Department of Energy.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large engineering or construction projects.
Experience supporting research contracts with Universities and/ or national laboratories; in particular, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Certification such as PMP or CFCM (or working toward one).
Experience working in the clean energy, nuclear, or advanced technology sectors.

Responsibilities

Manage and track Non-Disclosure Agreements, commercial agreements, and collaborative agreements
Partner with project managers to align contract deliverables, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies with project goals.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to project deliverables, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Management of existing and emerging agreements with collaborators, suppliers, universities, and other entities.
Support commercial agreements and task order generation.
Identify and assess potential terms and conditions and contractual risks, providing recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial environment.
Oversee the development and implementation of a contract review process to ensure approvals consistent with business processes (i.e. delegation of authority).
Act as primary interface with legal advisors to ensure contracts are legally sound.
Act as a point of contact for dispute resolution, working closely with legal counsel and relevant teams to address any contractual disputes in a timely and efficient manner.
Implement processes to track and report on compliance metrics, taking corrective actions when necessary.