Senior Contracts Leader - Utility-Scale Renewable Projects

ENGIE; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Wellness Days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor to lead commercial contracting for utility-scale renewable energy projects across solar, wind, and storage. You will draft and negotiate EPC, supply, and service agreements, guiding risk and commercial outcomes through the project lifecycle.

The role requires at least 10 years in contract management, strong negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, plus a willingness to travel up to 25% and work in a hybrid in-office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Law.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting contract management, commercial negotiations, procurement, or strategic sourcing for large capital projects.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and administering complex commercial agreements (EPC, construction, engineering, procurement, supply, service).
• Understanding of project execution and related risk, insurance, schedule, and governance.
• Knowledge of contract law, risk allocation, and standard contracting playbooks and processes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to technical, commercial, legal, and executive stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% and work in a hybrid in-office environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial contracting activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer EPC, equipment supply, O&M, professional services, and other contracts.
• Review proposals, identify deviations, and develop negotiation strategies balancing schedule, cost, and risk.
• Lead negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Provide contract administration support during project execution, including change orders and dispute resolution.
• Evaluate risks and recommend appropriate risk allocation.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve complex contractual matters and advance project objectives.
• Maintain and enhance contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Law

Tools

Smartsheet

Coupa

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

ENGIE North America is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor to lead commercial contracting for utility-scale renewable energy projects across solar, wind, and storage. You will draft and negotiate EPC, supply, and service agreements, guiding risk and commercial outcomes through the project lifecycle.

The role requires at least 10 years in contract management, strong negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, plus a willingness to travel up to 25% and work in a hybrid in-office setting.