Contracts Administrator

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Company Summary

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Position Title:                    Contracts Administrator

Department:                      Key Accounts

Reports To:                         Key Accounts Contract Manager – North America, MSS Business Unit

Location:                             Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid)

Location

Our Walnut Creek, CA office is conveniently located near public transportation (BART), is ideally situated for bicycle commuters, has plenty of free parking, and an abundance of eateries in the surrounding area. Hybrid/flexible schedules available with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week as business allows.

Position Summary

We’re actively seeking a Contracts Administrator to support Utility Scale Project Contract life-cycle within our North America Modules & Systems Solution division. The administrator will work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure the accurate and timely execution of contracts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages projects from contract execution to project completion.
• Efficiently and accurately sets up projects and tracks that all project initiation requirements are met. Attends project reviews as necessary.
• Acts as liaison with internal and external stakeholders to support project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Provides clients with status of contracts, allocations, orders, and confirms progress and status of each.
• Creates reporting tools for senior management to have full visibility on each project.
• Helps prepare project and proposals, timeframes, schedule and budget.
• Monitors and tracks project’s progress, implementation and handles any issues that arise. Reports and escalates to management as needed.
• Reinforces quality procedures and work with staff to ensure compliance for projects and client deliverables.
• Acts as the point of contact and communicates project status adequately to all stakeholders, including community consultation as required.
• Partners with regional and HQ level order fulfillment and logistics to execute client orders successfully.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports. Establishing and maintaining systems for archiving, tracking, and updating project materials; schedule meetings and conference calls; prepares materials for meetings and keeps minutes of meetings.
• Prepares activity reports, presentations, market updates and supports in business plans.
• Manages a high volume of assigned project workload in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Sales, Key Accounts.  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 
• 3-5 years of contracts administration experience, B2B sales, project management, account management, or client services environment – Desired 
• Experience within the solar, energy storage, renewable, or relatable space – Desired  
• Understanding of reviewing, drafting, and negotiating of contracts including agreements, licenses, warranties, non-disclosures and claim variations – Plus 
• Proficient with Salesforce (or similar CRM software). 
• Proficient in MS office (Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Strong, collaborative communicator with the ability to quickly establish credibility and build relationships, both internally and externally. 
• Experience working within a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment with the ability to quickly establish credibility and build relationships, both internally and externally. 
• Experience managing multiple and competing deliverables ranging in scope concurrently. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Strong critical, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to add value to the organization, generate alternatives and drive positive change.

Compensation & Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.

The pay range for this position is $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

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.