Power Contract Analyst

OakTree Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OakTree Staffing seeks a highly experienced Staff Contract Analyst for a major power construction program. This senior role manages complex EPC contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, supervising change orders, and briefing executives with risk and cost insights. Collaboration with procurement, legal, and finance supports post-award administration and vendor evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, engineering, or related field.
• JD or advanced certification (e.g., CPCM, NCMA) preferred.
• 10+ years in contract analysis/management, with 3–5 years in energy/large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation, redlining, and execution of high-value contracts for EPC projects.
• Analyze terms for risk and regulatory compliance; align with project goals.
• Coordinate with outside counsel to speed negotiations and execution.
• Monitor performance, track deliverables, manage change orders, resolve disputes.

Skills

Contract analysis

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Financial analysis

Contract management software

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Executive communication

Vendor evaluations

EPC contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

JD or CPCM/NCMA preferred

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Contract Analyst to join the team on a large-scale power construction project with direct visibility to C-suite executives, including potential briefings.

This senior-level role will manage complex contracts for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and seamless execution in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, drafting, negotiation, redlining, and execution of high value construction contracts, amendments, and agreements with vendors, contractors, and suppliers for natural gas/power infrastructure projects.
• Analyze contract terms for risks, compliance with legal/regulatory standards (e.g., energy sector regs), and alignment with project goals; recommend strategies to protect company interests.
• Partner with outside legal counsel to ensure swift contract negotiations and execution.
• Monitor contract performance, track deliverables, manage change orders, and resolve disputes; conduct audits and direct corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare executive-level reports, summaries, and presentations on contract status, project risks, costs, and milestones for C-suite review and decision-making.
• Collaborate with project teams, procurement, legal, engineering, and finance to support solicitation processes, vendor evaluations, and post-award administration.
• Oversee insurance endorsements, billing, fiscal projections, and compliance for construction-related agreements.
• Provide guidance on complex procurements (e.g., design-build, EPC) and serve as a subject matter expert on contract best practices in oil/gas/energy construction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, Engineering, or related field; JD or advanced certification (e.g., CPCM, NCMA) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in contract analysis/management, with at least 3-5 years in energy, oil/gas, or large construction projects.
• Proven track record handling high-visibility contracts with C-suite exposure.
• Financial acumen to understand, analyze, and report on contract cash flow scenarios and risks.
• Experience with EPC contract drafting, negotiation, and execution for large scale “Mega Projects”.
• Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent communication for executive briefings and cross-functional teamwork.
• Proficiency in contract management software, MS Office, and data analysis tools.