Contracts Advisor

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Contracts Advisor in Houston, Texas, responsible for managing the commercial framework of major agreements. Your role will involve leading contract delivery strategies for large capital projects, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

You will oversee the development of contract documentation while managing the full contract lifecycle, including negotiation and administration. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven years' experience in contract management.

This role is eligible for a hybrid work policy and emphasizes safety and ethics in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years' experience in contract management for industrial EPC projects.
• Understanding of legal issues in design and construction.
• Experience in contract development and administration.

Responsibilities

• Structure commercial framework for major agreements.
• Lead contract delivery strategies and negotiations.
• Oversee development and compliance of contract documentation.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from tendering to negotiation.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or JD

Job description

Contracts Advisor – ENGIE North America Inc.

Position Details

• Duration: One Year
• Compensation: Pay Rate: $60.00
• Location: Denver/Houston

What You Can Expect

As a Contracts Advisor, you are responsible for structuring the commercial framework of major agreements and leading contract delivery strategies and negotiations for large capital projects. You ensure all projects are executed in compliance with procurement policies and the organization’s ethics charter. In this role, you oversee the development of contract documentation that aligns with project requirements, identifies risks, and incorporates mitigation strategies. You manage the full contract lifecycle, including tendering, negotiation, and formalization, and act as the primary point of contact for defining and executing the project’s contract strategy, planning, and implementation.

• Manage development of project contracts with multiple stakeholders, assessing commercial terms, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation measures.
• Develop contracting strategies that appropriately flow down provisions and limit the company’s exposure to acceptable levels.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with contractors for medium and large energy related projects, supporting both existing partnerships and new opportunities.
• Support and cultivate strategic alliances with EPC and General Contractors to strengthen business development efforts.
• Lead the development of complete RFP packages aligned with project schedules and stakeholder requirements.
• Drive the full bidding process as the primary point of contact, coordinating meetings, site visits, RFP addenda, and managing negotiations with selected bidders to resolve scope and contractual issues.
• Oversee contract administration, including preparation of final contracts, award documents, Notices to Proceed, review of invoices, and evaluation/negotiation of Change Order Requests.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing total installed cost, lowering owner risk, shortening project schedules, minimizing change orders and claims, and preparing all required project close out documentation.
• Support initiatives to reduce project cost, schedule, and overall risk exposure.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or Master of Legal Studies or JD with an emphasis in Construction.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in contract management for medium and large industrial EPC projects or a related field.
• Understanding of legal issues in design and construction, project execution and project related tax, finance, and insurance.
• Experience in contract development and/or contract administration, including an understanding of procurement procedures.
• Background in energy systems, onsite utilities, and construction with public, industrial, or commercial customers will be considered a very strong asset.

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.