Contracts Manager – HPC Data Center Development

Contracts Manager – HPC Data Center Development

New York City, NY

The Future Runs on Bitfarms

As demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates, Bitfarms is building the infrastructure to meet the moment. Our U.S. expansion and global operations are laying the foundation for scalable, energy-optimized compute designed to support next generation workloads and long-term growth.

Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high-performance data centers.

With data centers across North America, we manage every stage of development from securing energy, producing power, and designing facilities to running world-class operations. This vertically integrated approach allows us to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver infrastructure that can scale with the future of compute.

At Bitfarms, voted a Great Place to Work, you will be part of a team shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure. We are at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries undergoing massive transformation. Here, your work will have real impact, powering advanced workloads that are driving AI, machine learning, and the digital economy forward.

Bitfarms is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our HPC Data Center Development team, reporting directly to the SVP of Construction. You will oversee a complex, multi-site contract portfolio spanning Pennsylvania and Washington State, managing over 1 GW of high-performance computing (HPC) data center development across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.

This is a hands‑on role for someone with deep expertise in the Data Center market or large-scale infrastructure projects. You'll manage vendor relationships, support regulatory approvals, mitigate construction risks, and ensure contract compliance across concurrent multi‑billion‑dollar projects in fast‑paced environments.

New York

20‑30% (primary sites: Pennsylvania and Washington; quarterly board‑level reporting)

Immediate

• Own complete contract administration across design, permitting, construction, and commissioning phases for over 1 GW HPC data center pipeline
• Negotiate, draft, review and execute construction contracts, vendor agreements, power purchase agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Manage multi‑jurisdiction contracting requirements (PA utility regulations, WA environmental compliance, federal energy incentive programs)
• Administer contracts with Owners Reps, A&E, GCs, major mechanical/electrical/cooling system vendors, and specialized HPC infrastructure providers
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks including force majeure provisions, supply chain dependencies, schedule delays, and cost overruns
• Ensure compliance with energy market regulations, state environmental requirements, and utility interconnection agreements
• Manage insurance requirements, bonding, and liability provisions across contractor base
• Track regulatory approvals and ensure contract alignment with permitting milestones

• Manage concurrent contracts across geographically dispersed sites with different construction phases, specifications, and power infrastructure
• Coordinate between construction teams, legal, finance, and operations to resolve contract disputes and change orders
• Monitor contract performance, delivery schedules, cost forecasting and SLA compliance through monthly reporting to SVP Construction
• Maintain contract database and manage renewals, expirations, and amendments

• Lead negotiations with contractors, equipment suppliers, and specialty service providers (liquid cooling, GPU infrastructure, etc.)
• Serve as primary escalation point for contract‑related issues between construction and vendor teams
• Prepare contract status reports and executive summaries for leadership review
• Monitor contract budgets, track invoicing accuracy, and identify cost control opportunities
• Review and assess progress claims and invoices a monthly basis
• Provide input to…