Senior EPC Contracts Manager

We are supporting a leading renewable energy owner, operator, and developer on their search for a Senior Manager, EPC Contracts. This role sits within the Supply Chain organization and is responsible for leading contract strategy, negotiations, and execution across a growing portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The Senior Manager will play a critical role in managing EPC, construction, and procurement agreements while partnering with development, engineering, project management, finance, legal, interconnection, and commercial teams to ensure projects are executed with appropriate risk allocation, commercial protection, and operational efficiency. ResponsibilitiesLead the development, issuance, evaluation, and award of RFPs supporting utility-scale renewable energy projectsNegotiate and execute EPC, construction, procurement, and related project agreements in alignment with commercial, legal, and project requirementsPartner with development, engineering, project management, interconnection, finance, legal, and commercial teams to identify contractual risks and opportunitiesReview and negotiate commercial terms including warranties, indemnities, insurance requirements, performance guarantees, and other key contract provisionsSupport project execution through contract administration, interpretation, risk mitigation, and issue resolutionCoordinate with consultants, legal advisors, and project teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and regulatory requirementsDevelop and maintain contract templates, negotiation strategies, and procurement best practicesMonitor industry trends, contract structures, market developments, and regulatory changes impacting renewable energy projectsIdentify process improvement opportunities and implement more effective contract management practicesMaintain organized records related to contracts, approvals, templates, amendments, and procurement activitiesPrepare and communicate contract status reports, negotiation updates, and recommendations to project teams and leadershipProvide guidance to project and operations teams regarding contract interpretation and commercial mattersSupport multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong commercial discipline and attention to detail QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field5+ years of contract management, EPC contracting, procurement, commercial management, or project execution experienceExperience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projectsStrong understanding of construction contracts, contract negotiations, and project execution principlesStrong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and mitigate contractual risksExcellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneouslyStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesPreferred Skills & AttributesMBA, JD, or other advanced degreeExperience supporting solar, battery energy storage, wind, or other utility-scale energy infrastructure projectsExperience negotiating EPC, major construction, and equipment procurement contractsStrong understanding of insurance requirements, performance guarantees, warranties, indemnification provisions, and commercial risk allocationExperience with contract management platforms and project management toolsAbility to operate effectively within a fast-paced project development environment