Senior Counsel: Construction Claims & EPC Project Execution

Tallgrass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass seeks a Senior Counsel – Construction Claims & Project Execution to lead the Owner’s legal response on contractor claims, change orders, and disputes across major EPC projects.

The role requires deep construction-law experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously at the intersection of law, project execution, and commercial strategy, advising senior management on risk and resolution options.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• At least ten years of construction/EPC legal experience, preferably on major power, energy, infrastructure, or similar capital projects.
• Significant experience representing owners/developers in contractor claims and disputes.
• Experience with EPC change orders, delay and disruption claims, schedule analysis, requests for equitable adjustment, and construction damages.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling, project controls, cost reporting, and construction claims methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and management of contractor and vendor claims for EPC, construction, and large equipment contracts.
• Draft and negotiate change orders, amendments, releases, waivers, settlements, and reservation-of-rights communications.
• Provide senior management with concise assessments of claims, exposure, and recommended actions.
• Coordinate with Project Controls, scheduling experts, and outside counsel to analyze CPM schedules and impacts.
• Identify and address risks and ensure DOA compliance and governance for claims and settlements.

Skills

Construction law

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Project coordination

Executive communication

CPM scheduling

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in US state

Tools

Outside counsel management tools

Cost reporting

Job description

Tallgrass seeks a Senior Counsel – Construction Claims & Project Execution to lead the Owner’s legal response on contractor claims, change orders, and disputes across major EPC projects.

The role requires deep construction-law experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously at the intersection of law, project execution, and commercial strategy, advising senior management on risk and resolution options.