We are supporting a vertically integrated independent power producer on their search for a Director, EPC Contracts. The organization develops, finances, constructs, owns, and operates utility-scale power infrastructure projects, with a strong foundation in natural gas generation. This role will lead EPC contracting strategy and commercial execution across a growing portfolio of power generation projects, supporting project development, financing, procurement, construction, and commercial operations. The Director will serve as a key commercial leader, driving contract negotiations, risk management, procurement strategy, and project economics while partnering closely with development, engineering, finance, legal, and executive leadership teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead EPC commercial strategy, sourcing, contract negotiations, and execution across utility-scale power generation projects
- Manage the full lifecycle of EPC contracting activities, including scope development, RFP management, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and change management
- Develop procurement and contracting strategies that optimize project economics, schedule certainty, financing requirements, and risk allocation
- Negotiate EPC agreements, major construction contracts, technical services agreements, and other project-related commercial arrangements
- Conduct contract reviews and commercial risk assessments related to scope, schedule, warranties, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, insurance requirements, and contractor obligations
- Develop contract exhibits, scopes of work, commercial terms, bid packages, and evaluation frameworks for major project procurement
- Support project budgeting, cost modeling, forecasting, payment milestone development, and cash flow planning activities
- Manage contractor, consultant, and vendor prequalification efforts and support strategic supplier selection
- Provide commercial support for project financing activities, including lender diligence, investor reviews, and contract-related due diligence requirements
- Coordinate closely with development, engineering, finance, legal, origination, and project execution teams to align commercial strategy with project objectives
- Oversee contract administration activities, including change orders, claims management, disputes, commercial correspondence, and closeout requirements
- Support project controls, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across commercial contracting and procurement functions
- Manage third-party advisors, consultants, and external resources supporting project development and commercial execution
- Provide executive leadership with commercial analysis, contract recommendations, risk assessments, and procurement updates
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 15+ years of commercial, procurement, contracting, EPC, project development, or infrastructure experience
- Proven experience negotiating and managing major EPC contracts and capital project agreements
- Strong understanding of contract risk allocation, commercial negotiations, project economics, and construction execution
- Experience supporting power generation, energy infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, industrial, or large capital projects
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex technical, commercial, and financial considerations and develop practical solutions
- Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience supporting project investment decisions."RequestId":"42c947ff-5510-4707
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Experience supporting natural gas generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, transmission, substations, or hybrid energy projects
- Experience with project-financed infrastructure assets and lender due diligence processes
- Background in owner/developer, independent power producer (IPP), utility, EPC contractor, or energy infrastructure environments
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Strong knowledge of project controls, change management, commercial contracting, and procurement best practices
- Experience building processes, improving commercial controls, and supporting rapidly growing organizations
- Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment