Senior Manager, Engineering & Construction Contracts

NRG Energy
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Collaboration","Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Risk management","Communication"]

Lead contract formation for major equipment purchases and EPC/contractor project agreements, ensuring negotiations, execution, and administration comply with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices. Partner with internal stakeholders, legal, and external partners to optimize contract terms, mitigate risks, and support successful development, engineering, and construction execution. Own contract management processes, monitor performance, manage modifications and claims, and provide guidance to project teams.

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NRG Energy
NRG Energy
1 month ago

Senior Manager, Engineering & Construction Contracts

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Job Summary

Lead contract formation for major equipment purchases and EPC/contractor project agreements, ensuring negotiations, execution, and administration comply with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices. Partner with internal stakeholders, legal, and external partners to optimize contract terms, mitigate risks, and support successful development, engineering, and construction execution. Own contract management processes, monitor performance, manage modifications and claims, and provide guidance to project teams.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead negotiation, drafting, and administration of contracts, including EPC service agreements and supply contracts.
  • •Develop and implement contract management processes to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
  • •Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to mitigate liabilities.
  • •Collaborate with internal teams (project managers, finance, legal, procurement) to align contract terms with project objectives.
  • •Monitor contract performance and manage modifications, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. or Masters in an Engineering discipline, or a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Business Administration, Contracting, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • •7 years of experience in contract negotiation and administration within the energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
  • •Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • •Demonstrated experience with EPC contracts and large-scale development projects.
  • •Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage complex contractual relationships.
Experience:7+ yearsEnergyConstructionInfrastructurePower industryEPC contracts
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering; Business Administration; Contracting; Construction Management (or related field)
Skills:CollaborationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingRisk managementCommunication
Certifications:NCMA CPCMCCM

Company Brief

NRG Energy
NRG Energy is a large integrated power company that owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets and provides retail electricity services, energy solutions, and distributed energy resources to residential and commercial customers.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1989
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