Senior Contract Manager

Larson Maddox; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to support large-scale infrastructure, energy, and data center projects. You will advise business teams, manage contractual risk, and drive successful project delivery across major capital programs in a fast-paced, international environment.

The role requires a law degree with 10+ years in a contract-focused legal or commercial setting, strong negotiation and risk assessment abilities, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent legal qualification.
• 10+ years of experience in law firms, corporate legal, contract management, or major projects.
• Proven track record supporting large-scale infrastructure, utilities, energy, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM contracts and complex project agreements.
• Fluent English; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify contractual and commercial risks across major infrastructure and engineering projects and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Advise project teams through bid preparation, tender reviews, contract negotiations, project execution, and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC, EPCM, framework, JV, procurement and settlement agreements, and financial instruments.
• Support contract strategy and risk management during competitive tender processes.
• Collaborate with project management, procurement, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to align obligations and objectives.
• Promote dispute avoidance and assist with claims management and resolution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards.
• Advise on competition law, anti-bribery, and broader compliance matters.
• Participate in risk reviews and executive reporting; communicate legal/commercial risks clearly.
• Collaborate with legal and commercial teams across regions and jurisdictions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Contract administration

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

A global engineering and technology organization is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to support large-scale infrastructure, energy, utility, data center, and electrification projects. This role will serve as a key advisor to business and project teams, helping manage contractual risk, support complex project negotiations, and drive successful project delivery across major capital programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused contracts professional with deep experience supporting EPC, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify contractual and commercial risks across major infrastructure and engineering projects and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Advise project teams throughout the full project lifecycle, including bid preparation, tender reviews, contract negotiations, project execution, and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
  • EPC and EPCM agreements
  • Framework agreements
  • Consortium and joint venture agreements
  • Procurement and supplier contracts
  • Settlement agreements
  • Financial and project support instruments
• Support contract strategy and risk management efforts during competitive tender processes.
• Partner with project management, procurement, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on contractual obligations and project objectives.
• Promote dispute avoidance and assist project teams with claims management and resolution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and ethical business standards.
• Advise on competition law, anti-bribery and corruption requirements, and broader compliance matters.
• Participate in internal risk reviews and executive reporting processes, clearly communicating legal and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with legal and commercial teams across multiple regions and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• 10+ years of experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, contract management function, or major projects environment.
• Significant experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, utilities, energy, engineering, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale EPC contracts and complex project agreements.
• Experience supporting projects involving power transmission, grid infrastructure, substations, renewable energy, data centers, transportation, industrial facilities, or related sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial judgment and risk assessment capabilities.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contractual arrangements with customers, partners, suppliers, and contractors.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent English required; additional language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to support high-profile infrastructure and energy transition projects.
• Exposure to complex international contracting and project delivery environments.
• Significant interaction with senior leadership, project teams, and global stakeholders.
• Career growth within a dynamic and innovative organization focused on large-scale engineering and technology solutions.

Ideal Background

This role is particularly well suited for professionals with experience in:

• Energy and utilities
• Transmission and distribution projects
• EPC/EPCM contracting
• Data center development
• Renewable energy projects
• Construction and infrastructure development
• Major capital projects and project finance environments

If you're a strategic contracts professional who enjoys navigating complex project risks while helping deliver critical infrastructure projects, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.