Senior Contracts Lead — Energy & Infrastructure

Trimark Associates, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimark Associates, Inc. seeks a Contract Manager to oversee the review, negotiation, execution, and administration of agreements across customers, subcontractors, vendors, and partners.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Project Management, Finance, and leadership to mitigate risks and protect company interests throughout project lifecycles. The role focuses on utility-scale energy, SCADA, controls, and systems integration projects, negotiating with EPC contractors, project owners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or related disciplines.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements with EPC contractors, project owners, utilities, and strategic partners.
• Strong understanding of indemnification, warranties, limitation of liability, insurance, liquidated damages, change orders, and dispute resolution provisions.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and negotiate customer, subcontractor, vendor, non-disclosure, teaming, and service agreements.
• Lead contract negotiations with EPC contractors, project owners, utilities, and strategic partners.
• Identify contractual, financial, commercial, and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate contract redlines and negotiations with internal stakeholders and external parties to achieve favorable terms.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, terms, conditions, and negotiation playbooks.
• Assess obligations and ensure alignment with policies and risk tolerance.
• Advise leadership and project teams on contractual requirements and liabilities.
• Monitor compliance with contractual commitments throughout project execution.
• Support claims management, change order administration, and dispute resolution as needed.
• Maintain contract records and ensure proper execution and storage of agreements.
• Partner with Sales, BD, PM, and Finance on proposals, bids, and payments terms.
• Coordinate with executives on high-value or non-standard agreements.
• Establish and improve contract management processes and templates.
• Track milestones, deliverables, notifications, and renewal dates.
• Assist with internal training on contract awareness and risk management.
• Support audits and due diligence for customers, partners, vendors, and acquisitions.
• Stay informed on contracting practices, EPC agreements, and energy project requirements.
• Provide recommendations to leadership on contracting strategies and terms.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Contract systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Trimark Associates, Inc. seeks a Contract Manager to oversee the review, negotiation, execution, and administration of agreements across customers, subcontractors, vendors, and partners.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Project Management, Finance, and leadership to mitigate risks and protect company interests throughout project lifecycles. The role focuses on utility-scale energy, SCADA, controls, and systems integration projects, negotiating with EPC contractors, project owners,