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Senior Manager, Utility Contracts

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA - USReal Estate (DIG)
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Salary
$160K - $200K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Manager, Utility Contracts position at Crusoe is an opportunity based in San Francisco, California, focused on managing complex utility infrastructure agreements for expanding data center portfolios. This role suits an experienced professional with a deep background in the electric utility sector who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments supporting AI infrastructure development.

Role Overview

Operating within the Energy Development Group, this professional takes charge of the complete lifecycle for utility infrastructure agreements. Responsibilities include negotiating new terms, securing amendments with serving utilities, and tracking obligations across the entire data center portfolio. The individual acts as the primary authority on deadlines, deliverables, and counterparty commitments, collaborating closely with internal real estate, power engineering, legal, and finance departments.

Key Responsibilities

Direct the negotiation of utility infrastructure agreements, such as construction agreements, operating contracts, transfer documents, and amendments for data center campuses.
Maintain responsibility matrices for project agreement stacks, tracking contractual citations, deadlines, assigned owners, and current statuses.
Lead monthly deadline reviews and drive early escalations for at-risk items to ensure timely delivery of recurring reports, forecasts, and payments.
Translate complex tariff provisions, connection specifications, Good Utility Practice, and reliability obligations into actionable steps for internal engineering teams.
Oversee the contractual side of customer-build programs, managing design package submittals, procurement compliance, commissioning, and land-deliverables.
Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into portfolio-wide obligation statuses, deadline tracking, and contract risks.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience working in the electric utility sector, directly at a utility, or handling utility agreements for large developers or customers.
Demonstrated expertise in large-load interconnections, electric service agreements, and utility construction contracts.
Strong fluency in utility tariffs, interconnection processes, metering standards, and NERC or RTO reliability requirements.
Hands-on familiarity with the engineering, procurement, and construction lifecycle.
Proven track record of leading successful negotiations with utility legal and commercial teams.
Exceptional organizational skills with rigorous attention to detail regarding contract management.
Ability to translate dense legal and contract language into operational actions for multidisciplinary teams.
Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco, California, or Dallas, Texas.

Nice to Have

Prior involvement supporting hyperscale data center projects or large industrial load developments.
Familiarity with behind-the-meter structures, customer-build lead lines, or utility asset transfer agreements.
Experience working with contract lifecycle management or dedicated obligation-tracking tools.
Background in utility regulatory exposure, including state commission proceedings and tariff filings.

Skills and Tools

Utility agreement negotiation and contract lifecycle management
Tariff interpretation and NERC/RTO reliability compliance
Cross-functional communication with legal, engineering, and finance teams
EPC lifecycle exposure and project tracking

Salary and Benefits

Competitive base compensation ranging from $160,000 to $200,000+ plus performance bonuses and Restricted Stock Units
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans alongside employer Health Savings Account contributions
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match of up to 4% of the salary
Paid time off, paid holidays, leave programs, and paid parental leave
Professional development assistance, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support
Daily meals allowance, commuter benefits, cell phone stipends, and life/disability insurance

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company building power solutions from the ground up. By utilizing an energy-first approach, the organization powers intensive AI workloads while addressing critical power bottlenecks in the modern industrial landscape.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Crusoe careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Manager, Utility Contracts role?

The role is based in San Francisco, California, or Dallas, Texas.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in the electric utility sector, working at a utility, or managing utility agreements for large customers and developers.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The salary range is up to $160,000 to $200,000+ plus bonuses and Restricted Stock Units, determined by knowledge, education, abilities, and market alignment.

What department does this role sit within?

This position sits within the Real Estate (DIG) department, specifically inside the Energy Development Group.

What benefits are included with employment at Crusoe?

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) match up to 4%, PTO, parental leave, daily meal allowances, health savings account contributions, and professional development support.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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