Solar sales Jobs in Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.comCanadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipelines. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.Position Summary : E-Storage is seeking an experienced contract manager to join its in-house legal team and support the rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit. The Contract Manager will report in solid line to the Associate General Counsel and on a dotted line to the Managing Director, Operations and Service and will work closely with the legal and project implementation teams. The Contract Manager will provide commercial, risk management and contractual support to the legal and the project implementation teams for all contract management and administration activities primarily during the implementation, construction and operations and maintenance phases of a project.Primary Responsibilities : Thorough review, identification and tracking of key commercial and technical risk factors and obligations due under equipment supply; engineering, procurement and construction; and long-term service contracts, including payment security, HSE, product compliance, insurance, license regulations and other contractual deliverablesAssist project managers with the interpretation and administration of contracts including drafting and delivery of project correspondence, notifications and certificatesMonitors, tracks and prepares contract change orders and other amendments through coordination with relevant departmentsProactively manage claims to / from customers and partnersProvide guidance and sometimes leads the negotiation and settlement of project issues, changes, delay liquid damages settlements, etc.Management of claims to / from contractors, subcontractors and suppliers as required and ensure appropriate recovery from third parties.Manage Project variation requests / ordersManage Project insurances : ensure contract compliant insurance coverage; submit, monitor and settle of insurance claims in accordance with the policiesIf requested, provide support and guidance and training to the Project team on general contractual issues. Clarify contractual / legal enquiries, if necessary, referring to LegalProvide support in the event of disputeReport on Project claims and variations, as well as potentially critical contract issues to management and, as required, to project control, finance and audit staffReport to management for the approval of variation orders, amendments and settlements in accordance with the applicable Delegation of AuthoritySupport the Services Director in the management and implementation of the Long-Term Services Agreements, including the preparation of performance guarantee liquidated damage claims and correspondenceQualifications & Requirements : University degree in either engineering, quantity surveying, business administration or law7+ years experience in contract management, preferably in engineering, infrastructure and construction contracting in the energy industryProven experience / track record in claim preparation, evaluation and settlement negotiation (extension of time claims, delay liquidated damages, force majeure, contract renegotiations, etc.)Experience evaluating claims and developing claims strategy.Knowledge of delay analysis principles (critical path analysis, concurrent delay principles etc.)In depth understanding of legal terminology and concepts used in commercial construction contractsKnowledgeable in contract law principlesUnderstanding of project risk managementExperience in direct counter-party negotiations, including persuasive written and verbal skillsExtensive and demonstrated experience of hands-on contract management experience in complex infrastructure projects (power generation and power transmission preferred)Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholdersCapacity to prioritize work and interface with relevant stakeholders for the collection of informationCompensation & BenefitsCanadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.