Precontracts Manager - Services Sales

Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets. 

With “innovating for a brighter tomorrow” as our mission, Goldwind is a leader in providing clean energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection solutions, contributing 100 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. 

The reason for this role:

The Service Precontracts Manager is accountable to the Service Sales Manager for the preparation of contractual and commercial outcomes which support the development, delivery and operations of Goldwind Australia’s (GWA) renewable energy projects. This includes the preparation of contractual documents for the development of tenders, CAPEX and OPEX estimates, contract schedules, and for the negotiation and establishment of contracts for GWA projects.

What you will be doing?

• Support GWA Sales for the delivery of renewable energy projects pertaining to Warranty, Operation and Maintenance.

• Manage the preparation, presentation, negotiation, documentation and execution of project contracts with customers and support the Sales bid process to customers. 

• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders, subcontractors and service providers and manage internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers involved in the bid and contracting process. 

• Calculate Warranty, Operation and Maintenance costs and sell prices for GWA projects whilst managing the engagement with the parent company regarding the costing system. 

• Manage internal approvals processes related to execution contracts.

• Maintain key records of Warranty, Operation and Maintenance pricing, scope and commercial aspects of GWA offerings. 

• Assist in managing sufficient and efficient documentation for service sales purpose.

What does your background look like?

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Law, Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience within the Wind, Power or Construction Industry would be highly regarded. 
• Strong experience with negotiation of EPC Contracts, Construction contracts, Frame Agreements and Consultancy Services Agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation skills and ability to relate to diverse stakeholder groups.
• A strong understanding of contracts, schedules, documentation management and financial administration.
• Good knowledge of Project Office systems.
• Ability to work effectively in an International/China cross cultural environment.
• Occasional travel - regional, interstate, and international.
• Bilingual in Mandarin will be highly valued.

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee’s excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

Please reach out and contact me for a further conversation to learn more about this great opportunity!