# Senior Manager, Utility Contracts

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $155k – $185k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Utility Tariffs, Interconnection, Nerc, Ercot, Caiso, Miso, Epc, Contract Management, Infrastructure Agreements, Metering Standards, Rto/Iso Requirements, Commissioning
**Posted:** 2026-08-05

> Owns negotiation and lifecycle management of utility infrastructure agreements for large-load data center projects. The role requires deep electric utility experience, expertise in interconnection and reliability requirements, contract-management rigor, and strong cross-functional coordination.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead negotiation of utility infrastructure agreements for new and existing data center campuses, including construction, operating, transfer, and amendment agreements.
- Manage agreement obligations across the project portfolio, tracking contractual citations, deadlines, owners, and status.
- Run monthly deadline reviews, escalate at-risk items, and ensure recurring reports, forecasts, certifications, and payments are completed.
- Advise on utility tariffs, end-user connection requirements, metering and interconnection specifications, Good Utility Practice, and NERC/RTO reliability obligations.
- Translate utility requirements into actionable requirements for engineering and operations teams.
- Manage contractual aspects of customer-build programs, including design submittals, procurement compliance, commissioning, title transfer, easements, land rights, and closeout obligations.
- Coordinate with Energy Development, Real Estate, Power Engineering, Legal, Finance, project teams, utilities, and data center tenants.
- Report on obligation status, upcoming deadlines, counterparty performance, and contract risks.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in the electric utility sector or negotiating and managing utility agreements for large customers or developers.
- Direct experience with large-load interconnection, energy service or electric service agreements, and utility construction agreements.
- Strong knowledge of utility tariffs, connection requirements, interconnection processes, metering standards, and reliability obligations.
- Familiarity with NERC standards and RTO/ISO requirements, including MISO, ERCOT, or CAISO large-load rules.
- Experience with the engineering, procurement, and construction lifecycle, including design reviews, procurement standards, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex infrastructure agreements with utility counterparties.
- Exceptional contract-management organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to translate contract language into clear actions for technical, real estate, finance, and executive stakeholders.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Dallas, TX or San Francisco, CA.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center, large industrial, or other large-load development projects.
- Familiarity with behind-the-meter or bring-your-own-capacity structures, customer-build lead lines, or utility asset transfer agreements.
- Experience implementing contract lifecycle management or obligation-tracking tools.
- Utility regulatory experience, including state commission proceedings and tariff filings.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation range of $155,000–$185,000+ bonus.
- Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer HSA contributions.
- Paid parental leave, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Commuter benefits and cell phone stipend.
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of salary.
- Volunteer time off, global travel insurance, emergency assistance, daily meals allowance, and location-specific programs.

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