Contracts Manager

CoVolt Power; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVoltPower, a leading utility-scale EPC firm in Houston, seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee subcontract management on multiple projects, from prequalification and bid analysis to change orders and closeout. The role is based in Downtown Houston on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

You will negotiate terms, align with Quality and Safety standards, build subcontractor relationships, and support project teams with scope exhibits and flow-downs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing skills (technical or other writing experience).
• Understanding of the construction project management process.
• Knowledge of contract terminology.
• Solid negotiating skills: Ability to influence others.
• Problem solving with value-added solutions.
• Ability to gather information and make decisions; strong cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate alignment with core principles and company culture.
• Review bids from Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Analyze proposals and prepare bid comparisons.
• Assist Project Teams with scope exhibits for Subcontract Agreements, including schedule requirements.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for Project Agreements.
• Lead Subcontract Meetings with project teams.
• Manage Change Orders and Change Management on projects.
• Assist Pre-Construction in identifying suitable Subcontractors and ensuring compliance with Owner requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Subcontractors and project teams.
• Ensure ERP commitments on agreements and change orders.
• Read and understand Owner Contracts to identify flow-downs to include in Agreements.
• Ensure Subcontractors comply with Quality and Safety standards.
• Coordinate the handover of Agreements to project teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Subcontract management

Vendor management

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / business administration / construction management

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

Office Houston, TX
711 Louisiana St
Suite ST2500
Houston, TX 77002, USA

CoVoltPower is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC,CoVoltPower leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

The Role

The Contracts Manager will manage all aspects of the Subcontract Management for assigned Projects and as assigned by Director of Subcontractor and VP of Procurement including but not limited to; prequalification, negotiation and execution of Agreements, ChangeManagementand close-out. This is an individual contributor role and will be based in the Downtown Houston office on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate alignment with our unique corporate culture, as codified by our Core Principles.
• Request, receive, and review bids from Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Analyzing proposals from Subcontractors and preparing bid comparisons for assigned Projects.
• Develop andprovide assistance toProject Teams on scope specific Exhibits for Subcontract Agreements on assigned Projects include scope of work and schedule requirements.
• Negotiating terms and conditions for Project Agreements.
• Attend and lead Subcontract Meetings with the department and Project Teams.
• Change Management for assigned Projects including drafting and execution of Change Orders.
• Assist Pre-Construction Team with the identification and evaluation of potential Subcontractors, assuring they meet all Owner requirements and expectations.
• Developing andmaintainingrelationships with Subcontractors and Project Teams.
• ERPCommitments on assigned Project Agreements and Change Orders.
• Read and understand all requirements of Owner Contracts toidentifycritical flow-downs to include in the Agreements to be issued.
• Assure allSubcontractorsagree to our Quality and Safety standards.
• Build and execute the “hand over” process of all Agreements to the projects team.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management,businessadministration,constructionmanagementor related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong writing skills (technical or other writing experience)
• Understanding ofthe construction project management process.
• Knowledge of contract terminology.
• Solid negotiating skills: Ability to influence others.
• Problem Solving: Ability to think outside of the boxin order toprovide value added solutions.
• Ability to gather information and confidently make decisions.Strong cross functional communication skills
• Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Understanding ofcontract scopes.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand job specifications.
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Driven, self-motivatedand organized.

Preferred

• 4- 5 years in the construction industry

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to construction sites and field locations as needed.
• Ability towalkactive job sites while adhering to safety requirements.

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CoVoltPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

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