Vice President Contract

Hydrogen Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Vice President of EPC Contracts in Denver, CO to lead strategy, negotiation, and execution of complex EPC contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects. This senior role collaborates with Legal, Business Development, Pre-Construction, Project Management, and Executive Leadership to sustain growth.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in EPC contract management, at least 5 years in senior leadership, and experience in power generation or chemical processing.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in EPC contract management.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in power generation or chemical processing.
• Experience in publicly traded company environments with audits.
• Proven success building and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, negotiation, and execution of EPC contracts.
• Ensure contracts meet project requirements, policies, and industry standards.
• Partner with Legal, BD, Pre-Construction, PM, and Executives across the lifecycle.
• Develop contract management policies and improve efficiency.
• Oversee contract administration, negotiations, and risk mitigation.
• Support scope changes, amendments, and renegotiations with project teams.
• Provide strategic solutions to minimize commercial and legal risk.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract structures and documentation.
• Lead and mentor the Contracts team and foster a high-performance culture.
• Establish governance, security standards, and reporting to executives.
• Guide project execution teams on contract interpretation and notices.
• Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Present key performance metrics to executive leadership.
• Stay current on EPC contracting trends and technologies.

Skills

EPC Contracts Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk Management

Policy Development

Contract Administration

Budgeting

Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business / Law

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Contract Management Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Vice President of EPC Contracts - Denver, CO

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of EPC Contracts to lead the strategy, negotiation, administration, and execution of complex EPC contracts across large-scale infrastructure projects.

This position is based in Denver, CO - relocation package can be provided.

This is a senior executive leadership opportunity for an individual with extensive experience in the utility-scale solar, power generation, or chemical processing industries. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping contract strategy, mitigating risk, and partnering with executive leadership to support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts.
• Ensure all contracts comply with project requirements, company policies, customer expectations, and industry best practices.
• Partner closely with Legal, Business Development, Pre-Construction, Project Management, and Executive Leadership throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Develop and implement contract management policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.
• Oversee contract administration, negotiations, consulting activities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to support contract amendments, change orders, and renegotiations resulting from project scope changes.
• Analyze complex contractual issues and provide strategic solutions to minimize commercial and legal risk.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract structures, processes, and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Contracts team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Evaluate and implement innovative systems, technologies, and processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure departmental objectives align with the organization's strategic vision and long-term goals.
• Establish and enforce contract-related policies, governance, and security standards.
• Support project execution teams by providing guidance on contract interpretation, notices, and administration.
• Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Prepare and present key performance metrics and reports to executive leadership.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving EPC contracting practices.
• Identify organizational training needs and oversee contract-related development programs.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 15+ years of contract management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing EPC contracts within one or more of the following industries:
• Power Generation
• Chemical Processing
• Proven expertise in EPC legal negotiations and high-value contract management.
• Experience working within a publicly traded company environment, including reporting requirements, audits, and compliance deadlines.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams across multiple generations.

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong executive leadership and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Deep understanding of EPC contracting principles, commercial risk, and industry best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.