Director, Substation Contracts Management

Substation Contracts Management Director

Fleet Data Centers is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Substation Contracts Management Director to oversee all aspects of data center construction projects, including cost planning and control, progress measurement, risk mitigation and schedule development.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Director of Contracts Management on all RFx processes, and participate in preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with parties involved in substation and plant construction projects (excluding general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants). You will bring deep knowledge of construction economics, commercial negotiations, and cost control within mission‑critical or technically complex environments.

How will you make a difference?

• Contracts management process for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractors, turnkey and/or lump sum contractors for substations, or separately contracted Engineering and/or construction contractors for substation builds/works (collectively “Substation Categories”).
• Driving Substation Category pre‑qualification, request‑for‑information/quotation/proposal (collectively “RFx”) processes including standardization of forms to enable in‑system sourcing; developing scopes of work/services for EPC (or direct engineering and/or construction) agreements in collaboration with design, engineering, construction, and other technical groups.
• Preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with vendors that support substation programs.
• Ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and industry standards, managing contract‑related issues, claims, and/or disputes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, construction management, legal studies including Contract Law, Business Law, and/or Supply Chain.
• 8+ years of commercial/transactional contracts management experience including awarding, drafting, negotiation, execution, and administration.
• 7+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience .
• 5+ years of substation/EPC/lump‑sum turnkey bidding, awarding, and contracting.
• 5+ years of data center experience or mission‑critical, fast‑paced/large‑scale infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Substation/EPC/lump‑sum turnkey bidding, awarding, and contracting.
• Contract formation, execution management, and administration including: creating/delivering contract execution plans, inclusive of contract formation, execution, and post‑execution management/administration.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with various substation vendors.
• Managing contract renewals, amendments, extensions, terminations.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date records of all contracts and related documents.
• Collaborating with legal, finance, construction, engineering, and supply chain teams to align contract terms with technical requirements, financial objectives, and legal protections.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks and liabilities associated with contracts.
• Resolving any contract‑related issues and/or disputes.
• Data Center experience and/or mission‑critical infrastructure experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business administration, economics, construction management, legal studies, contract/business law (Masters, J.D., etc.).
• Contract Management certifications.
• Start‑up environment/mentality with a bias for execution.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and advanced reporting.
• Knowledge of supply chain sustainability/social responsibility.
• Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) capabilities (development of business requirements through active use).
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Travel and Schedule

15% travel (U.S.)

Expected Salary Range

$180,000‑$225,000 Base + Discretionary Bonus

Benefits

Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer‑covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

Miscellaneous

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at

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