newleafenergy

newleafenergy

Contracts Specialist

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$104k-$120kDetected 47 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainVendor ManagementProcurementContract ManagementCommunicationCollaborationClaims ManagementConstruction ManagementRenewable Energy

About the role

  • New Leaf Energy's Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing the execution and administration of all clean energy project contracts.
  • This position's majority focus will be on NLE's new Power Plants division ("IPP").
  • Those projects will break ground in the second half of 2026.

Responsibilities

  • New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy.
  • We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.
  • For the first six months, the person in this role will exclusively focus on that division, working closely with the Vice President, Power Plants to set up systems to manage EPC, O&M, and supply and purchase agreements in support of the first tranche of clean energy projects to be owned and operated by New Leaf Energy through its new IPP.
  • In the longer term, this position will have additional responsibilities to support other project-level contracts executed through NLE's development business, including equipment procurement and vendor management within our Engineering division.
  • Support the IPP in managing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with financing documents, EPC agreements, and project contracts.
  • Support the management and procurement of all deliverables necessary to meet conditions precedent under the IPP's financing facilities to facilitate loan draws.
  • Support change order review, claims management, and dispute resolution;
  • Maintain organized records of contract drafts, comments, and execution versions.

Requirements

  • Manage the execution of such agreements, including all required exhibits and attachments, coordinating with internal and external parties necessary to approve;

Nice to have

  • Track current trends in impactful areas of risk to contracts, including supply chain and tariffs
  • monitor counterparty positions and seek to improve New Leaf Energy's position in terms of shared risk.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field;
  • At least three years of prior experience in renewable energy EPC contracting, project development, equipment supply, or construction contract administration;
  • Understanding of EPC contract forms, structures, and terms;
  • Understanding of solar module and battery energy storage system supply agreements and long-term service agreements;
  • Proven stakeholder management, communication, and organization skills;
  • Familiarity with structured finance requirements and lender diligence processes is a plus, as is legal training or experience working alongside legal teams.

Compensation

  • New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership.
  • We use a data-driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which is available to all employees.
  • Under our compensation framework, the likely base salary range for this position in Boston is $104,470 - $119,760.
  • The on-target annual cash bonus associated with this position is an additional 10% percent of base salary.
  • Your actual salary may be above, in, or below this range, depending on your location and experience.
  • Our office locations in Lowell, Boston, Oakland, and Chicago all carry geography-based upward adjustments to the base pay range.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
  • A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
  • A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
  • Professional development and education assistance.
  • Benefits and Culture
  • We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth.
  • New Leaf Energy's benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees' contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance.
  • Our benefits include:

Company info

  • A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;

Equal opportunity

  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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