Contracts Manager- EPC

Coalesce Management Consulting; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Per diem for travel

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

A leading electrical utilities firm seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to support the administration of EPC contracts for multiple combined cycle gas turbine projects. You will act as the commercial interface between project stakeholders and handle contract management services. Ideal candidates will have a thorough understanding of EPC contracts, effective communication skills, and a strong work ethic. This role offers competitive compensation, including hourly rates, per diem for travel, and healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager, Project Controls Manager, or Data Analyst.
• Thorough understanding of EPC contracts from the Owner’s perspective.
• Strong work ethic and effective in a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract management services within the PMO for EPC contracts.
• Support development and execution of contract strategies.
• Act as interface between Entergy, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Track contractor compliance with EPC contract requirements.
• Prepare contract correspondence and commercial reports.
• Demonstrate work ethic and ability to work in a project-driven environment.
• Be customer-facing and interact with project and executive management.

Skills

Understanding of EPC contracts

Contract management

Change management

Claims support

Risk mitigation

Job description

Contracts Manager – Electrical Utilities

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Our client, a leading electrical utilities firm, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to provide contract management services within their New Generation PMO group.

As Contracts Manager, you will support the administration of EPC contracts for the construction of multiple Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) projects across the Gulf Coast region.

Candidates for this Contracts Manager opportunity must have a thorough understanding of EPC contracts, ideally from the Owner’s perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide contract management services within the PMO, supporting the administration of EPC contracts for combined cycle gas turbine new-build projects.
• Support the development and execution of contract strategies, including change management, claims support, and commercial risk mitigation across multiple projects.
• Act as the day-to-day commercial interface between Entergy, EPC contractors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders to address contractual matters and support issue resolution.
• Track and report contractor compliance with EPC contract requirements, including milestones, payment applications, performance obligations, and commercial entitlements.
• Prepare contract correspondence, commercial reports, and provide input into PMO governance processes to support consistent execution across Entergy’s generation portfolio.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a project-driven environment.
• Be customer-facing and capable of interacting with all levels of project and executive management.

Why Join This Project

• High-visibility role supporting critical utility and power generation infrastructure
• Long-term capital project environment with strong project controls and governance
• Competitive compensation (hourly rate plus overtime), per diem for travel, healthcare, 401(k), and PTO
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project leadership on complex, large-scale projects

If you have experience working as a Contracts Manager, Project Controls Manager, or Data Analyst with a strong understanding of EPC contracts, we encourage you to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

Only U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders will be considered at this time.