Manager, EPC Contracts and Document Controls

Copia Power; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plans contribution

Annual bonus eligibility

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid company holidays

Wellness and cell phone credits

Life and AD&D insurance

Opportunities for professional development

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading energy transition company in Salt Lake City is seeking a Manager for EPC Contracts and Document Controls to support multiple major projects in development. The role involves managing contract negotiations and compliance, maintaining document controls, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in contracts management within utility-scale projects. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) contributions, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in contracts and document management for utility-scale power generation projects.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and renewable energy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the EPC team with contract negotiations, execution, and compliance.
• Manage pre-construction contracts with engineering and legal teams.
• Maintain document control of internal and external data.
• Manage EPC contract amendments through negotiation and execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and project risks.
• Coordinate documentation related to project commissioning, startup, and handover.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Decision-making skills

Analytical skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Integrity

Collaborative partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

SharePoint

Job description

Manager, EPC Contracts and Document Controls

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Company Overview

Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms. We pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment while enjoying the journey.

Job Description

Copia is seeking a Manager, EPC Contracts & Document Controls to provide key support to execute a multi‑gigawatt pipeline of projects under pre‑construction planning or in construction. The role requires experience in the Energy Industry, with a prime focus on utility‑scale photovoltaic, battery energy storage systems, or gas generators. The Manager, EPC Contracts & Document Controls will report directly to the Managing Director, Project Management and Procurement, working closely with Copia’s asset management, energy markets, legal, and finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the EPC team with contract negotiations, execution, and compliance, ensuring broad collaborative communication is consistent to all stakeholders.
• Manage pre‑construction contracts, working closely with engineering, construction, commercial, and legal teams in tracking contract and exhibit revisions to and from EPC contractors.
• Maintain document control of both internal and external data, supporting transmittals, submittals, and RFI responses.
• Manage EPC Contract amendments through negotiation and execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and project risks.
• Collect and input contract compliance requirements into a Contract Matrix and EPC compliance tools (Bluepoint).
• Manage EPC Contract work order/LNTP issuances through execution in coordination with EPC team, legal, and commercial.
• Track and socialize notices from contractors (Force Majeure, change in law, etc.) with appropriate stakeholders.
• Attend EPC weekly & monthly meetings to support PMs and EPCm, and assist in contract documentation (MC/SC certificates, QA/QC books, etc.).
• Use Procore to respond to contractual RFIs.
• Collect labor statistics (union utilization) requested.
• Assist EPCm and PM teams in risk register reporting, change order tracking, and management of change orders.
• Coordinate prevailing wage data and audit remediation with vendors/contractors.
• Assist in lessons learned reviews after each project phase and update EPC Agreement Exhibit Templates.
• Maintain and organize all project documentation within Procore and SharePoint.
• Implement and enforce document control procedures aligned with company standards.
• Coordinate documentation related to project commissioning, startup, and final handover.
• Track and report on key performance indicators for contract management efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Look For

• Exceptional organizational, communication, presentation, decision‑making, analytical, and time‑management skills.
• 3‑5 years of experience in contracts and document management for utility‑scale power generation projects.
• Proficiency in Procore, SharePoint, and specific CLM platforms.
• Experience dealing with peers, subordinates, management, and third parties.
• Certification in contract management (e.g., IACCM, NCMA) desirable.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Highly driven with problem‑solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.
• Proactive mindset in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
• Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
• Resourcefulness and polite persistence.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of professional experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint & Excel).
• Experience with project management software.
• Ability to work in the Salt Lake City, UT or Lake Oswego, OR office minimum 3 days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums.
• Company contribution to 401(k) plans.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid company holidays.
• Wellness and cell phone credits.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Opportunities for professional development.

About Copia

Copia Power (“Copia”) is a wholly owned portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, focused on developing, owning, and operating utility‑scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com.

At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal‑opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.