Contracts Lead, Deployment, Utility Energy

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Tesla Full time

What to Expect

The Contracts Lead is responsible for supporting Asia-Pacific (APAC) project managers with managing the risks and obligations in the upstream and downstream contracts during the deployment phase of utility projects.
- With a strong and confident understanding of contractual mechanisms, the Contracts Lead will be responsible for all commercial tasks for EPC and Equipment Only (EO) projects from contract award through completion.
- This role will work closely with project teams and report to the EPC pre-construction and commercial manager.

What You’ll Do
- Supporting the deployment team in delivery of APAC portfolio of megapack projects with a focus on contractual matters
- Lead day-to-day administration of the head contract and subcontract obligations to ensure contractual compliance
- Lead all commercial aspects: EOTs, variations, payment, compliance, execution of contractually required deeds, payments, security, contract adjustments, completion
- Identification of program risks, opportunities, and strategic assessment and reporting of risks and control measures
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly reporting
- Lead contract lessons learned and provide feedback to precontracts team
- Use leadership and negotiation skills to successfully identify and assist with resolving contractual issues
- Support the project manager with strategic and tactical guidance on complex contractual matters
- Maintain Risk & Opportunities register

What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s in Engineering / Law / Business or evidence of relevant experience in the sector
- 5+ years’ experience in similar commercial / contracts roles preferably within the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, battery)
- Highly developed communication skills including negotiation
- Confident with writing commercial correspondence, extensions of time, variations
- Understanding of EPC Contracts, Project Management
- Self-starter, with a passion for driving the transition to sustainable energy
- Ability to solve complex problems with a focus on win-win strategies
- Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
- Ability to work mostly autonomously with mínimal supervision



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