HVDC Substation Contracts & Procurement Manager

Company: CSG Talent
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

The primary focus of our client is on the development of offshore wind energy projects along the East Coast of the United States. They are currently working on a number of key projects, one of which involves a wind farm proposal that has the potential to produce up to 2000 MW of clean energy. This project would be situated in federal waters and would comprise more than 100 wind turbines.



Alongside the proposed wind farm, our client is also engaged in conducting environmental impact assessments and community outreach initiatives. They are fully dedicated to collaborating with local communities and stakeholders to ensure that their projects are developed in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.



Their ultimate objective is to play a vital role in the growth of offshore wind energy in the United States and to be a driving force behind a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Job Description:



Are you an experienced contract and procurement manager with a passion for the offshore wind industry?

Do you have in-depth knowledge of the offshore wind sector or the US Offshore sector and experience negotiating offshore and/or onshore substation EPC, and EPCI contracts related to offshore wind projects?

If so, our client wants you to join their team who are currently working on a number of key projects, one of which involves a wind farm proposal that has the potential to produce up to 2000 MW of clean energy



In this role, you will be responsible for managing, negotiating, and supporting the administration of contracts for our offshore wind projects. You will lead the issuance of request-for-proposals (RFPs) related to procuring technologies/equipment and related services, negotiate procurement contracts, and lead the commercial negotiation for tenders with the Most Economically Advantageous approach.



You will also be responsible for developing the procurement strategy and preparing tender packages for each procurement need. You will work closely with our technical and development teams to develop specifications and scopes with a contract approach, ensuring clear deliverables and deadlines.



To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in negotiations (contractual & commercial) with at least 2 years of experience in negotiating HVDC substations EPCI (100M$+ contracts). You must also have sound knowledge of the procurement process and understanding of claim prevention, as well as team management and the development of a procurement strategy for tenders.



In addition, you must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and be able to work successfully with multiple people from all types of fields of expertise in a high-paced JV environment. You should have proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and track progress and needs of each project and provide accurate and timely updates.



This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team in the offshore wind industry. If you have the qualifications and experience we are looking for, please apply today. We look forward to hearing from you!


Desired Skills and Experience

* 5+ years of experience managing contracts and preparing & negotiating tenders (1 year experience in offshore).
* 2 years of experience in the negotiation of offshore and/or onshore substation contracts.
* Demonstrates ability to work successfully with multiple people from all types of fields of expertise in a high-paced JV environment.
* Experience with ERP Systems, including project cost reporting.
* High level ability to manage multiple contractor relationships simultaneously.
* Pproven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and track progress and needs of each project and provide accurate and timely updates.
* Experience in the claim management of major EPC, EPCI contracts.
* Good reporting skills
* Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication skills required.

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