Industrial Contracts Leader | EPC/Design-Build

McGough; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

McGough is seeking a Contracts Manager, Industrial, to lead contract strategy, commercial risk management, and negotiations across the full project lifecycle within the Industrial operating unit. This role bridges project management, estimating, procurement, and field operations to align terms with execution and actively manage risk on EPC and design-build projects.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10–15+ years in industrial construction or EPC roles, with strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience in industrial construction, EPC project management, or commercial/project controls roles.
• Experience managing contracts in EPC, design-build, CMAR, or lump sum delivery models.
• Strong experience with contract negotiation, change management, and claims avoidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary commercial advisor to Project Managers and Operations teams.
• Interpret contract requirements and ensure alignment with project execution.
• Develop and maintain contract compliance strategies across all project phases.
• Support project teams in understanding key contract provisions.
• Work with procurement department preparing commercial bid tabs.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of contractual matters.
• Proactively identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support development and maintenance of project risk registers.
• Advise project teams on risk mitigation strategies tied to contract terms.
• Assist in resolving disputes through negotiation and commercial strategy.
• Support claims avoidance through proper documentation, communication, and execution alignment.
• When required, support preparation of claims or defense strategies in coordination with leadership.
• Partner with procurement teams in development and negotiation of subcontract agreements.
• Ensure subcontract terms align with prime contract obligations and risk posture.
• Support subcontractor selection and bid leveling from a commercial perspective.
• Advise project teams on subcontractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Assist in resolving subcontractor disputes and change negotiations.
• Work closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Procurement teams.
• Provide training and guidance to operations teams on contract awareness and commercial best practices.
• Lead internal contract review meetings and executive briefings.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and partners.
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement practices.
• Promote a culture of proactive commercial management across projects.
• Support development of McGough’s industrial contracting strategies and standard work.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, contract structures, and risk allocation practices in EPC industry.
• Contribute to development of contract templates, playbooks, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement in commercial processes and tools.
• Participate as an active member of the Industrial team.
• Collaborate across departments to support project success.
• Attend and participate in company meetings and industry events.
• Attend training and professional development relevant to the position.
• Actively participate in company-sponsored events.
• Support and follow standards of work
• Participate in Lean events and support the McGough Way

Skills

Contract negotiation

Change management

Claims avoidance

Operational execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

Microsoft Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

McGough is seeking a Contracts Manager, Industrial, to lead contract strategy, commercial risk management, and negotiations across the full project lifecycle within the Industrial operating unit. This role bridges project management, estimating, procurement, and field operations to align terms with execution and actively manage risk on EPC and design-build projects.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10–15+ years in industrial construction or EPC roles, with strong negotiation and