Contract Specialist, Deployment, Energy

1 day ago


Cremorne, Australia Tesla Full time

**What to Expect**

The Contracts Specialist 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 BESS projects.
With a strong and confident understanding of contractual mechanisms, the Contracts Specialist will be responsible for all commercial tasks for EPC and Equipment Only (EO) projects from contract award through completion.

The Contracts Specialist will be assigned to work 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
- Perform day-to-day administration of the head contract and subcontract obligations to ensure contractual compliance.
- Perform all commercial aspects (with support): 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
- 3+ 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.



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