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Primary Purpose:

Responsible for contract management of Long-Term Service Agreements during commercial operation and administration over the specified term of the contract.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for contract management of Long-Term Service Agreements for energy storage facilities during commercial operation and administration over the specified term of the contract.
• Effectively manages contract counterparty relationships and associated contract disputes working with internal personnel (e.g., Legal) to facilitate acceptable outcomes for all parties.
• Manage and coordinate activities at assigned facilities including outages, maintenance periods, testing, and other facility events in accordance with contract requirements.
• Track and calculate system operational data as is relates to contract compliance. Reviews operational reports to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Prepare, negotiate and approve or recommend approval contracts changes.
• Travel to remote energy storage sites as needed in support of contract activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related field of study, or equivalent related experience.
• 5 years Project management or related experience.
• Strong understanding of contract compliance and negotiation with experience in vendor relationship management.
• Well-versed in key contract terminology and possesses an understanding of how these terms are interrelated.
• Ability to accurately organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to review complex problems and propose innovative solutions.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Understands the contract development process including Supply Management requirements and ability to apply Company policies.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license.
• Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience related to contract management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the function and operation of battery energy storage systems.
• Project Management certification.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

 SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.