EPC Contracts Lead – Capital Projects

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits from day one

Flexible work schedule

On-site wellness center (Houston)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Lead – Capital Projects to source, draft, negotiate, and administer work scopes for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracts across a portfolio of capital projects.

The role supports multiple project teams during pre-award, kickoff and execution phases. The position coordinates contract documents and delivers progress reports to ensure effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or Supply Chain or equivalent work-related experience is required.
• At least five years of capital project contracting and supply chain experience.
• Thorough understanding of EPC and construction services contract bidding and negotiation.
• Background with capital projects, plant and site services.
• Experience with source to pay software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Ivalua) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source, draft, negotiate and administer EPC contracts for capital projects.
• Coordinate with project controls to process changes and revisions to core Exhibits and contract Attachments.
• Participate in project status meetings and track contracting actions.
• Identify commercial risks and support mitigation actions for projects.
• Lead market quotation, qualification and bidding processes in compliance with procedures.

Skills

Contracting experience

Supply chain experience

Capital projects background

Bidding & negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or Supply Chain

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Ivalua

Job description

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Lead – Capital Projects to source, draft, negotiate, and administer work scopes for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracts across a portfolio of capital projects.

The role supports multiple project teams during pre-award, kickoff and execution phases. The position coordinates contract documents and delivers progress reports to ensure effective project delivery.