Contracts Manager

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

About the role

The Contracts Manager will manage all aspects of Subcontract Management for assigned Projects, including but not limited to: prequalification, negotiation and execution of Agreements, Change Management, and close-out. This is an individual contributor role based in the Downtown Houston office on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate alignment with our unique corporate culture, as codified by our Core Principles.
• Request, receive, and review bids from Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Analyze proposals from Subcontractors and prepare bid comparisons for assigned Projects.
• Develop and provide assistance to Project Teams on scope-specific Exhibits for Subcontract Agreements on assigned Projects, including scope of work and schedule requirements.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for Project Agreements.
• Attend and lead Subcontract Meetings with the department and Project Teams.
• Manage Change Orders for assigned Projects, including drafting and execution.
• Assist the Pre-Construction Team with the identification and evaluation of potential Subcontractors, ensuring they meet all Owner requirements and expectations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Project Teams.
• Handle ERP Commitments on assigned Project Agreements and Change Orders.
• Read and understand all requirements of Owner Contracts to identify critical flow-downs to include in the Agreements to be issued.
• Ensure all Subcontractors agree to our Quality and Safety standards.
• Build and execute the “hand over” process of all Agreements to the projects team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, construction management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing skills (technical or other writing experience).
• Understanding of the construction project management process.
• Knowledge of contract terminology.
• Solid negotiating skills and ability to influence others.
• Problem-solving ability to think outside the box and provide value-added solutions.
• Ability to gather information and confidently make decisions.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Construction scheduling knowledge.
• Understanding of contract scopes.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand job specifications.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Driven, self-motivated, and organized.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-5 years in the construction industry.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to construction sites and field locations as needed.
• Ability to walk active job sites while adhering to safety requirements.

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