Principal Manager - Construction Contracts

invenergyllc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Principal Project Manager, Construction Contracts to lead EPC and complex construction agreements for renewable energy projects. You will set contracting strategy, guide negotiations, and advise senior teams on risk and structure.

You will partner with engineering, procurement, legal, safety, and finance to ensure contract excellence, maintain standards, and deliver on portfolio objectives in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, legal, or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in project management, construction, procurement, legal, and/or contracting for large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Experience preparing, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex EPC or construction contracts.
• Experience leading high-value contract negotiations and advising senior stakeholders on commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracting strategy, preparation, negotiation, and execution of EPC and other construction-related agreements for renewable energy projects.
• Serve as a senior technical authority for contract structure, risk control, scope alignment, terms and conditions.
• Ensure standard documents are used in RFPs and EPC contracts while tailoring agreements to project needs.
• Advise on portfolio-level risk management strategies and deviation resolutions.
• Lead cross-functional negotiations with engineering, procurement, legal, safety, environmental, finance, and development teams.
• Manage multiple high-value contract workstreams to support timely execution across projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with EPC contractors and external partners; resolve complex negotiation issues.
• Establish and improve contracting standards, tools, templates, and processes to reduce risk and minimize execution time.
• Translate lessons learned into contract language and negotiation strategies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Contract management software

Job description

Job Description

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

The Principal Project Manager, Construction Contracts will serve as a senior subject matter expert and technical authority for EPC contracts and other complex construction contracts supporting Invenergy's renewable energy portfolio. This role will lead contracting strategy for complex and high-impact projects, drive consistency and innovation across contracting processes, and advise project teams and senior stakeholders on contract structures, negotiations, and risk mitigation. Working within the project management organization, you will influence portfolio-level decisions, resolve challenging contract issues, and elevate contracting standards and capabilities while interfacing with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracting strategy, preparation, negotiation, and execution of multiple EPC and other construction-related agreements at a time for complex and strategically significant renewable energy projects.
• Serve as a senior technical authority for contract structure, commercial risk control, scope and specification alignment, contract terms and conditions, exhibit use and structure, and contract customization.
• Ensure standard contract documents are consistently and properly used within RFPs and EPC contracts, while exercising judgment to tailor agreements to unique project, technology, and market requirements.
• Advise project management and senior leadership on portfolio-level risk management strategies, material contract deviations, and recommended paths to resolution.
• Lead multiple cross-functional contract negotiations with engineering, procurement, legal, safety, environmental strategy and compliance, project controls, finance, development, and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage and prioritize multiple high-value contract workstreams to support timely execution across a portfolio of projects at different stages of development and construction.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with EPC contractors and key external partners; lead complex or sensitive commercial discussions and support resolution of negotiation disputes or issues.
• Establish, champion, and continuously improve contracting standards, tools, templates, and processes to reduce risk, ensure consistency, and minimize execution time.
• Identify lessons learned and emerging risks across projects and translate them into updates to contract language, negotiation strategies, and internal guidance.
• Provide clear, executive-level reporting on contract status, key risks, deviations from standards, and recommended actions.
• Develop and lead training on EPC contracting best practices, negotiation strategy, risk allocation, and standard processes for project management and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor project managers and contract professionals, serving as a trusted resource on complex contracting matters and helping strengthen organizational capability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, legal, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience in project management, construction, procurement, legal, and/or contracting for large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Demonstrated expertise preparing, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex EPC or construction contracts.
• Experience leading high-value, high-risk contract negotiations and advising senior stakeholders on commercial and contractual risk.
• Proven ability to lead multiple complex contracting initiatives with a high level of autonomy and sound judgment.
• Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, construction management, legal, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years in a role focused on developing, negotiating, and executing EPC or similar construction contracts.
• Experience in the power and/or renewable energy industry, including utility-scale wind, solar, batter