Procurement Manager, EPC Contracts

About the role

Fermi America is developing Project Matador, one of the most complex and consequential energy infrastructure programs in the United States. The Procurement Manager, EPC Contracts is a high-impact, strategic role responsible for managing all EPC contractor relationships across Project Matador's power generation scope.

Responsibilities

The role owns the full contract lifecycle — from sourcing and RFP execution through award, administration, change management, and closeout — for LSTK and reimbursable EPC engagements covering gas turbine balance-of-plant, civil and structural works, electrical systems, and nuclear construction packages.

• Lead development and execution of EPC RFPs from scope development through commercial award
• Structure competitive bid packages, evaluation criteria, and commercial frameworks for LSTK, EPC, and hybrid reimbursable contracts
• Manage prequalification, ITT issuance, clarification cycles, BAFO processes, and award recommendations in coordination with the Director of Procurement and legal counsel
• Administer active EPC contracts including monitoring contractor compliance with milestone schedules, payment terms, FICA/tax credit provisions, and performance guarantees
• Lead change order evaluation, negotiation, and documentation — ensuring scope changes are commercially defensible and captured in Aconex
• Manage contractor claims, back-charges, and dispute escalation in coordination with Director of Procurement
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for all EPC contractor relationships on the power generation scope
• Lead regular contractor performance reviews, KPI tracking, and issue escalation with (VP Operations) and (Director of Procurement)
• Partner with Finance on cash flow forecasting, EPC payment curve validation, and contractor invoice reconciliation

Requirements

The following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or Business; advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of procurement, contracts, or project controls experience in power generation, heavy industrial, or energy infrastructure construction
• Direct experience administering LSTK or EPC contracts with TIC values of $100M+
• Proficiency in Oracle Fusion or equivalent ERP for purchase order, invoice, and contract management
• Working knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 schedule structures and WBS hierarchies
• Strong commercial acumen — able to evaluate burdened labor rate buildup, overhead structures, fee benchmarks, and escalation clauses
• Experience with prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and/or IRA tax credit compliance provisions in construction contracts

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience with Texas-based power construction markets and familiarity with ERCOT grid interconnection requirements
• Nuclear construction contracting experience (DOE, NRC regulatory environment, or AP1000 program preferred)
• CPP, CPCM, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with Aconex document management or equivalent engineering DMS platforms
• Familiarity with Section 45Q carbon capture, IRA energy tax credits, and/or CHIPS Act compliance frameworks