Senior Construction Contracts Lead

American Society of Civil Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Energy Inc. in Houston is seeking a Contracts Supervisor to lead negotiations and manage complex subcontracts, supervising two direct reports. You will oversee bid processes, supplier prequalification, and commercial evaluations, ensuring compliance with Bechtel policies.

Limited telecommuting is allowed, with regular reporting to the Houston office. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 5+ years of contract lifecycle experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive construction contract experience.
• End-to-end construction contract lifecycle management experience.
• Drafting and reviewing high-value contracts, subcontracts, changes, and amendments.
• Leading commercial evaluation, negotiation, and risk mitigation across teams.

Responsibilities

• Directs and leads negotiations for complex construction subcontracts with two direct reports.
• Provides supervision and leadership to contracts staff, planning work and mentoring deliverables.
• Develops and manages subcontracts and service agreements including bidder lists and prequalification of suppliers.
• Leads the creation of comprehensive RFP packages and manages the full bid process with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversees commercial evaluations of bids, bid normalization, negotiation of terms, and risk assessment.
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summaries and secures approvals per governance requirements.
• Finalizes subcontract documents for execution in line with policies and governance.
• Plans and leads pre-bid, bid clarification, and pre-award meetings to align parties.
• Implements Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and allocates subcontract management responsibilities.
• Monitors subcontract performance and reports progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinates with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Construction and others on contractual issues.
• Leads contract change negotiations, settlements, and proper execution of changes.
• Limited telecommuting is permitted; regular reporting to the Houston office is required.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Bechtel Energy Inc. in Houston is seeking a Contracts Supervisor to lead negotiations and manage complex subcontracts, supervising two direct reports. You will oversee bid processes, supplier prequalification, and commercial evaluations, ensuring compliance with Bechtel policies.

Limited telecommuting is allowed, with regular reporting to the Houston office. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 5+ years of contract lifecycle experience, with strong