Contract Manager

aes; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a Contract Manager to support EPC project contracts, lead negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional inputs for RFP processes.

The role involves developing contract strategies, ensuring timely documentation, and guiding claims management post-execution. A background in undergraduate- level contract studies is preferred for this position in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience with contract management in EPC projects.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of RFP processes and contractor evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support project team in compiling contract documents for distribution to 3rd party EPC contractors in project RFP processes.
• Collaborate on contract strategy for each project to inform RFP documents and approach.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure inputs to contract information within RFP.
• Lead negotiations and coordinate internal subject matter experts for EPC contracts to ensure review and approval of terms.
• Lead post-contract execution training to highlight risk areas and tools for claims management during project execution.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

RFP processes

EPC contracts

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Undergraduate

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future , we're powering it.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Requests for Proposals

• Support project team in compiling the appropriate contract documents for distribution to 3rd party EPC contractors in project RFP processes.
• Collaborate with leadership on contract strategy for each project to inform RFP documents and approach.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure timely and accurate inputs to contract information within RFP.
• Support project team in evaluation of contractor proposals as contract subject matter expert.

Contract Strategy and Negotiations

• Establish ground rules for EPC contract negotiation with project team and counterparty.
• Establish shared folder system and tracker for tracking EPC contract negotiation progress.
• Lead prioritization of key contract terms for negotiation according to unique project characteristics.
• Lead coordination of internal subject matter experts, including legal department, in EPC contract negotiations to ensure comprehensive review and approval of terms.
• Serve as key resource for accurately conveying commercial contract terms and negotiation points to internal legal department.
• Lead version control of contract turns and be accountable for status of each term iteration.
• Lead final approval and execution of EPC contract with internal leadership and counterparty.
• Lead post-contract execution contract training to highlight primary areas of risk and tools for claims management during project execution.

Claims Management

• Lead management of contractual claims from contractors by supporting the project execution team in diligencing and advising on contractor claims.
• Create and implement dispute prevention and resolution strategies for each project.
• Draft and prepare claims management documentation including contractual letters, draft agreements/settlements, negotiation presentations, term sheets, etc.
• Track status of ongoing or foreseeable contractual disputes and determine possible mitigatory actions to prevent, avoid and/or diminish potential damage/loss to projects.
• Advise project team on effective coordination and communication strategy with contractor to manage contract performance and risk.
• Maintain excellent, fluid, and efficient relations with all departments within the organization to serve as central resource for construction contractual matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, procedures, and strategies within the project contracting process.
• Collect, report, and take actions on lessons learned during project execution to inform and improve future contract negotiations.
• Support project turnover from construction to operations.

Professional Development

• Seek out and propose opportunities for professional growth inside and outside of the organization to improve ability to execute of job role and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Undergraduate