Lead Project Contract Manager – Infrastructure

WSP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 174,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Contract Manager to lead commercial governance on energy infrastructure programs in Houston. You will drive contract compliance, change management, and cost/schedule controls across pre‑award, construction, and closeout phases, partnering with project teams to protect outcomes.

The role requires strong experience in contract negotiations, risk management, and project controls, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, legal studies or business management.
• 10+ years of experience supporting major infrastructure capital projects.
• Expertise in construction contract change management, claims analysis, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong background in project controls, cost forecasting, schedule analysis, and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in controlling and mitigating project costs and risk exposure.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and project controls oversight on complex infrastructure projects from start‑up through execution, closeout, and dispute resolution.
• Support project managers in development of pricing for work product and management of risks and contingencies.
• Proactive project and contract change and claims management and resolution.
• Engage and advise WSP legal counsel as required.
• Provide input on project team staffing and contract setup aligned with client standards.
• Lead negotiation efforts for prime task orders and amendments.

Skills

Project controls

Cost forecasting

Schedule analysis

Risk management

Negotiations

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, legal studies or business management

MBA or MS in engineering, construction management, legal studies or business management

Licensed professional engineer (PE), architect (AIA) or attorney (State Bar)

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

WSP is seeking a Project Contract Manager to lead commercial governance on energy infrastructure programs in Houston. You will drive contract compliance, change management, and cost/schedule controls across pre‑award, construction, and closeout phases, partnering with project teams to protect outcomes.

The role requires strong experience in contract negotiations, risk management, and project controls, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.