Senior Manager, Contracts - Data Center

SB Energy•Redwood City, CA

8d•Remote

About The Position

SB Energy is a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, focused on delivering reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses. Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates large and technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States. The company has grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline nationwide. SB Energy utilizes a strong culture of innovation to integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure matched to load. The company is accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, law, or a related field; Master’s or JD preferred.
5+ years of contract management experience within the data center, mission-critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
Demonstrated success negotiating and administering EPC, design-build, and procurement contracts (including LLE/OFCI scopes) for data center projects.
Strong working knowledge of contract law, construction regulations, commercial risk allocation, and claims/dispute management.
Proficiency with contract management and document control software (Procore, MS Office, Adobe).
Exceptional organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Adept at managing multiple simultaneous priorities, deadlines, and high-value contracts in a fast-paced development environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the full project lifecycle, from initial RFP through construction and close-out, for hyperscale or colocation data center assets is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Lead creation, issuance, and full-cycle management of RFPs for EPC, design-build, professional services, OFCI (owner-furnished contractor-installed) equipment, and major supply agreements.
Negotiate and execute complex contract documents (EPC, design-build, LLE procurement) ensuring risk, schedule, and cost objectives are met.
Develop, standardize, and update contract templates, terms, and negotiation playbooks tailored to fast-paced data center project delivery.
Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, engineering, and finance to ensure contractual compliance, scope clarity, and coordinated project delivery.
Support the Project Team with change orders, claims, extensions, close-outs, and dispute resolution to minimize commercial impacts and maintain project momentum.
Oversee vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and long-lead equipment procurement processes.
Track contract obligations, critical milestones, notice periods, and deliverables to ensure adherence to owner objectives.
Report regularly on contracting activities, risk exposure, and project commitments to leadership.

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support