Lead Contracts Advisor – Renewable Energy Projects

ENGIE; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor to lead commercial contracting for utility-scale renewable energy projects, negotiating EPC, equipment supply, and service agreements. You will collaborate with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal and Finance to structure agreements, manage risk, and support project objectives across a growing renewable portfolio.

The role requires 10+ years in contract management and strong negotiation, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degrees and professional certifications valued but not required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management, commercial negotiations, procurement, or strategic sourcing for large capital, infrastructure, or energy projects
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and administering complex commercial agreements (EPC, construction, procurement, supply, service, consulting)
• Understanding of project execution and risk, insurance, and legal considerations for large-scale projects

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial contracting activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including sourcing strategies and contract award recommendations
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer EPC, equipment supply, O&M, professional services, and other project contracts
• Review proposals, identify deviations, and develop negotiation strategies balancing commercial objectives, schedules, and risk
• Lead negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other counterparties as primary contracting partner
• Provide contract administration support during project execution, including change orders, claims, delays, liquidated damages, warranties, disputes
• Evaluate contractual, commercial, financial, and operational risks and recommend risk allocation
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve complex contractual matters and advance project objectives
• Maintain and enhance contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines; promote best practices across the organization
• Mentor junior contract professionals and share knowledge across the function

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Smartsheet

Coupa

Microsoft Project

Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

Coupa

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

ENGIE North America is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor to lead commercial contracting for utility-scale renewable energy projects, negotiating EPC, equipment supply, and service agreements. You will collaborate with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal and Finance to structure agreements, manage risk, and support project objectives across a growing renewable portfolio.

The role requires 10+ years in contract management and strong negotiation, communication, and