Principal - Project Commercial Contract (Renewables EPC Contracts)

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. As part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment, our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind, and battery storage projects. We embrace diverse perspectives and foster innovation through collaboration across departments and roles.

About the role

This position serves as the subject matter expert for complex contractual and commercial issues on large-scale construction projects. You will lead the development and execution of entitlement and commercial recovery strategies, manage risk identification, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle. The role is a key resource for project leadership, playing a vital role in ensuring projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Interface directly with clients on contractual matters
• Develop and execute comprehensive claims and entitlement strategies on EPC and large infrastructure projects
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate change orders, delay claims, disruption claims, and cost recovery initiatives
• Apply schedule-driven claims, critical path methodology (CPM), and delay analysis techniques
• Support litigation, arbitration, mediation, dispute review boards, or expert consultant engagements
• 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 all contractual requirements are met, including administration of certificates and warranties
• Capture contractual lessons learned during project execution and report out during the Close Out Phase Gate
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, engineering, construction management, or 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+ 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
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• RICS, MRICS, or equivalent commercial management certification preferred
• Certification in claims analysis or delay analysis (AACE, PSP, etc.) preferred

Skills

• 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/LD’s, 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 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling principles and CPM schedule analysis
• Ability to evaluate schedule impacts associated with changes, delays, acceleration, and productivity losses

Location & Travel

This position is based in our Indianapolis, IN office and requires travel to Indiana-based projects 3-4 days per week to work alongside project leadership and other stakeholders.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan