Principal Project Commercial Contract - Renewables EPC Contracts
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Bachelor's
Indianapolis, IN, USA
In PersonBased in the Indianapolis office; travel to Indiana projects 3–4 days out of the workweek.
Contract Management
About the job
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law, engineering, construction management, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of recent experience in construction contract management on large and complex construction projects in the $150MM to $250MM range.
- Three or more years of recent experience using construction management software.
- Experience participating in pre-award contract negotiations with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and joint venture partners.
- Experience in EPC, design-build, renewable energy, transmission, power generation, industrial, or heavy civil projects.
- Experience managing commercial risk across multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction contract requirements, contract change conditions, claims analysis and negotiations, change order cost estimates, and time impact analyses.
- Experience with Viewpoint, Procore, and project controls software.
- Subject-matter expertise in contract management principles and techniques.
- Understanding of common construction agreement provisions, including warranties, limits of liability, risk of loss, schedule milestones and liquidated damages, force majeure, and change orders.
- Ability to interpret difficult and complex contractual provisions.
- Strong organizational skills, initiative, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling principles and critical path methodology schedule analysis.
- Ability to evaluate schedule impacts associated with changes, delays, acceleration, and productivity losses.
- Regular exposure to outside weather conditions; frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, and extreme heat; occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and vibration; and work in usually loud noise levels.
- The position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Administer EPC contracts in conjunction with project leadership, including identifying risks and managing contracts during project execution, and provide input and influence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead the development and execution of entitlement and commercial recovery strategies for changes, delays, disruptions, and other compensable events.
- Coordinate directly with site leadership, Commercial, and Legal teams to proactively monitor and manage contractual terms, draft notices, and coordinate change order administration.
- Ensure that contract management procedures, documentation requirements, and processes are followed on the project.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for complex contractual and commercial issues.
- Present commercial risk assessments and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Establish relationships with project operational leadership teams.
- Proactively identify potential changes and prepare forward-looking analysis and conceptual mitigation plans to keep project leaders informed of potential issues.
- Interface directly with clients on contractual matters.
- Conduct periodic audits of project compliance with notice provisions, subcontract requirements, quality documentation, insurance obligations, and payment terms.
- Draft contractual notices to subcontractors and suppliers regarding performance and other project execution matters.
- Participate in regular project team meetings, including owner meetings, and proactively engage with the project team regarding risk assessments.
- Advise the Project Manager on contractual change requirements, including monitoring and tracking changes and claims through final resolution.
- Support the Project Manager, project team, and insurance team in administering, tracking, documenting, and closing insurance claims.
- Support project closeout to ensure contractual requirements are met, including administration of certificates and warranties.
- Capture contractual lessons learned during project execution and report them during the Close Out Phase Gate.
- Travel to Indiana projects 3–4 days out of the workweek to work alongside project leadership and other stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
- RICS, MRICS, or equivalent commercial management certification is preferred.
- Certification in claims analysis or delay analysis, such as AACE or PSP, is preferred.
About the company
MasTec provides engineering, construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade services for energy, utility, and communications infrastructure across North America. It builds and maintains power plants, renewable energy facilities, and related networks, and helps clients with site selection, sizing, materials, and construction strategy. The company employs about 22,000 professionals and a large fleet of specialized equipment to execute projects end-to-end. Its focus on utilities, communications, and government sectors, plus work in natural gas and renewable energy facilities, sets it apart; its goal is to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient infrastructure that supports energy delivery and connectivity.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Coral Gables, Florida
Founded
1929
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave