Commercial Construction Counsel (Large Project) - QDC

Quanta Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

QDC, a division of Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), is seeking an experienced attorney for our Houston, Texas office. The role focuses on review and negotiation of large complex EPC contracts for cloud and enterprise facilities, from proposal through execution, and supports renewals of master services agreements with customers.

Reporting to the division’s Group General Counsel, you will collaborate with management and cross-functional teams, handling contract issues, change

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law.
• 5 - 10 years of legal transactional/commercial experience, including customer contracts and face-to-face negotiations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience negotiating contracts in the engineering or construction industry.
• Experience related to EPC projects and AIA form contracts strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, CMAR, MSA, etc.).
• Assist Commercial Development, Supply Chain / Procurement, and Operations groups with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders with joint venture partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on contract issues as needed during project execution, including change orders.
• Assist with potential claims, litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Travel to various company locations, project sites, legal proceedings, and contract negotiations as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA accredited)

Current license to practice law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

QDC, a division of Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), is looking for an experienced attorney who, in consultation with management, provides guidance, direction, and assistance on a wide variety of legal matters. The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office (part of the Quanta Services, Inc. complex) and report to the division’s Group General Counsel. Its primary focus will be the review and negotiation of large complex EPC projects for advanced facilities for cloud and enterprise organizations, from the initial proposal phase through project execution, as well as support of negotiations and renewals of master services agreements with customers. QISG is a Quanta Services, Inc. company (NYSE: PWR).
Job title and compensation will be dependent upon level of relevant experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers (EPC, Design-Build, CMAR, MSA, etc.).
• Assist Commercial Development, Supply Chain / Procurement, and Operations groups with negotiation of contracts and purchase orders with joint venture partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide contract support and advise on contract issues as needed during project execution, including change orders.
• Assist with potential claims, litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Travel to various company locations, project sites, legal proceedings, and contract negotiations as required.

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law.
• 5 - 10 years of legal transactional/commercial experience, including customer contracts and face-to-face negotiations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience negotiating contracts in the engineering or construction industry.
• Experience related to EPC projects and AIA form contracts strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating joint venture agreements preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgment.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program