Vice President Contract

Hydrogen Group; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Vice President of EPC Contracts in Denver, CO, onsite. You will lead strategy, negotiation, and execution of EPC contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects, with relocation support available.

This is a senior leadership role focusing on utility-scale solar, power generation, or chemical processing industries. You will partner with executive leadership to shape contract strategy, mitigate risk, and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• 15+ years of contract management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive EPC contract management experience in Power Generation or Chemical Processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of EPC contracts.
• Ensure contracts comply with project requirements, policies, customer expectations, and industry best practices.
• Partner 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.
• Oversee contract administration, negotiations, consulting activities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to support contract amendments, change orders, and renegotiations from scope changes.
• Analyze complex contractual issues and provide strategic solutions to minimize risk.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract structures, processes, and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Contracts team while fostering a 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.

Skills

Executive leadership

Contract management

EPC negotiations

Power generation

Legal negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract management software

Job description

Vice President of EPC Contracts - Denver, CO onsite

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 onsite - 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-solfving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.