Project Manager, Renewable Project Management (Construction Contracts)

Responsibilities

• Ensure standard contract documents are consistently and properly used within all RFPs and EPC contracts executed by Invenergy’s renewable project management team.
• Guide the preparation of RFPs for EPC contracts.
• Organize contract negotiations and collaborate with internal teams to support timely contract executions for multiple projects at any given time.
• Ensure EPC contracts are executed according to industry best practices and in alignment with Invenergy’s contract processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, safety, environmental, project controls, and other internal teams to update standard forms of EPC contracts (including exhibits, scope of work templates, and specifications) and, as needed, develop new forms of contract that meet Invenergy’s requirements.
• Report contract statuses to management, including level of conformance with standards and process.
• Provide insight regarding risk management strategies during the contracting phase of projects.
• Understand relationships with multiple contractors and promote effective communication and positive portfolio-level contract discussions.
• Manage multiple initiatives related to contract process improvement aimed at minimizing risk during EPC contracting.
• Develop training materials on contracting best practices and standard processes; lead regular training sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, legal, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in project management, construction, and/or contracting of large-scale projects.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.