Senior Contracts Lead, Renewables (Hybrid)

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor to steer commercial contracting for utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, draft and negotiate complex agreements, and manage risk and governance across the full project lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in contract management and strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder skills. Hybrid work is available and up to 25% travel may be required; travel arrangements to be determined.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years in contract management, commercial negotiations or related activities for large capital projects.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and administering complex project-based agreements.
• Knowledge of contract law, risk allocation and governance frameworks.
• Strong negotiation, analytics and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to technical, legal and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial contracting across full project lifecycle from sourcing to administration.
• Draft, negotiate, and administer EPC, equipment supply, operations and maintenance, and master service contracts.
• Review proposals, identify deviations and shape negotiation strategies balancing risk and objectives.
• Provide contract admin support during execution including change orders, claims and disputes.
• Assess risks and recommend risk allocation aligned with standards.
• Collaborate across Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance and executives.
• Mentor junior contracting professionals and improve templates and processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Influence decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain/Engineering/Law

Job description

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor to steer commercial contracting for utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, draft and negotiate complex agreements, and manage risk and governance across the full project lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in contract management and strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder skills. Hybrid work is available and up to 25% travel may be required; travel arrangements to be determined.