Contract Formation Lead

Redtail Renewables; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Redtail Renewables is seeking an experienced Contracts Formation Lead to support the development, formation, and negotiation of contract agreements across its growing RNG projects. This role reports to the Director of Procurement and Contracts and will be heavily involved during bids, evaluations, and awards, crafting scopes of work, RFP packages, contract terms, and templates for EPC and related services.

The ideal candidate has deep EPC contracting expertise and can structure agreements for

Qualifications

• 10+ years in contracts formation for EPC or related projects.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience drafting RFPs and standard/pro forma agreements.
• Strong negotiation and risk allocation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract formation through bid, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Partner with project and engineering teams to develop clear scopes of work, commercial requirements, RFP packages, and contract terms.
• Develop and maintain standard and pro forma agreements, including engineering services, supply, and EPC contracts.
• Ensure contracts align with project scope, technical requirements, commercial objectives, schedule, risk allocation, and performance expectations.
• Prepare and coordinate RFP and bid packages for contractors, engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and other project partners.
• Review contractor and vendor proposals and support commercial negotiations.
• Identify contractual risks, gaps, and opportunities to improve commercial terms.
• Recommend improvements to Redtail’s contract structures, templates, and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contracts formation

Negotiations

RFP development

EPC contracting

Risk & terms

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Redtail Renewables is a private equity–backed renewable natural gas (RNG) developer focused on converting landfill gas into clean, low-carbon fuel. Our team has developed and financed multiple RNG projects across the U.S. in partnership with leading waste management companies, utilities, and institutional investors. Redtail combines disciplined project finance expertise with a mission-driven focus on sustainability, execution excellence, and long-term value creation.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Formation Lead to support the development, formation, and negotiation of contract agreements across Redtail’s growing portfolio of renewable natural gas projects. This role will report to the Director of Procurement and Contracts, and be heavily involved during the bid, evaluation and award process, working closely with project teams to develop scopes of work, RFP packages, contract terms, and agreement templates for engineering, procurement, construction, and other project-related services.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in EPC contracting and contract formation, with a strong understanding of how to structure agreements for small to complex projects. This person will help establish and improve Redtail’s contract templates and processes while supporting active bids, contractor selection, negotiations, and contract awards. Experience in RNG, renewable energy, landfill gas, gas processing, or related infrastructure is highly valued.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead contract formation through bid, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Partner with project and engineering teams to develop clear scopes of work, commercial requirements, RFP packages, and contract terms.
• Develop and maintain standard and pro forma agreements, including engineering services, supply, and EPC contracts.
• Ensure contracts align with project scope, technical requirements, commercial objectives, schedule, risk allocation, and performance expectations.
• Prepare and coordinate RFP and bid packages for contractors, engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and other project partners.
• Review contractor and vendor proposals and support commercial negotiations.
• Identify contractual risks, gaps, and opportunities to improve commercial terms.
• Recommend improvements to Redtail’s contract structures, templates, and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant contracts formation experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Strong EPC contracting experience across engineering, procurement, construction, or related project agreements.
• Experience developing RFPs, contract terms, and standard/pro forma agreements.
• Proven experience supporting negotiations from bid through award and execution.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, risk allocation, and contractor/vendor relationships.
• Experience translating technical project scope into effective contractual requirements.
• Renewable energy, RNG, landfill gas, biogas, gas processing, pipeline, energy infrastructure, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple agreements and workstreams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Location:

Remote – Anywhere in the U.S.

Employment Type:

Contract (Part-time or Full-time)

Work Hours:

Approximately 20–40 hours per week (depending on project needs.)

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.