ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.
The Senior Contracts Advisor ensures that ENGIE North America projects are properly contracted in compliance with procurement policies and ethics charter for a specific project. The Senior Contracts Advisor leads the process of developing contract documentation incorporating project requirements, identifying project risks and incorporating risk mitigation strategies, tendering, negotiating and formalizing EPC contracts and service contracts. The Senior Contracts Advisor is the single point of contact to develop the project contract strategy, planning, and implementation to meet the project goals engaging with the project stakeholders.
This position is located in Denver, CO, Houston, TX or Santa Barbara, CA and the Senior Advisor reports to the Contract Administration Director.
What you’ll do:
- Evaluate project agreements and insure flow-down provisions are incorporated.
- Identify project risks and mitigation plans through the development of the contracting plan.
- Develop a list of potential bidders, solicits contractor/supplier Letters of Interest based on the contracting plan.
- Develop the Request for Proposal (RFP) packages relying on discussions and documentation from the Project Team members to provide a complete package meeting the project schedule and incorporating stakeholder requirements.
- Drive the contract bidding process for contracts as bidder single point of contact using coordination meetings, site visits and issuing RFP addenda as required. Prepare bid tabulations incorporating Project Team member’s reviews to make a final bidder recommendation.
- Notify the selected bidder and unsuccessful bidders.
- Manage the negotiations with the selected bidder using an documented process using good judgment toto identify contract issues and resolves Scope and Terms and Conditions differences.
- Prepare final contract, award letter and Notice to Proceed as appropriate.
- Are actively involved in the continuous improvements to reduce the total installed capital investment, reduction of Owner risk profile, reduction of schedule from commencement to commercial operations, and avoidance of contract change orders and/or claims.
- Review supplier/contract project invoicing for contract compliance.
- Review Change Order Requests and drives the negotiations with the supplier/contractor using good judgment and negotiations skills while utilizing the Project Team and contract terms. Negotiates schedule and cost impacts to preserve the contracting plan.
- Prepare final Change Orders for signature using the agreements, the results of the negotiations with the contractor and the Project Team.
- Prepare project close-out documentation using Provisional Acceptance and Final Acceptance contract documentation.
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in contract management for large industrial projects.
- A strong understanding of project execution and project related tax, finance, insurance and legal issues.
- Ability to plan and work independently as well as working as a part of a team.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to use business computer programs as well as scheduling software such as Microsoft Project Planner.
Additional Information/Conditions:
- Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
- Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to use a company computer, calculator,
- Could involve some lifting
- Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions
- Eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
- Salary Range: $105,910 – $270,530, annually
- Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
- In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
- At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
- More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
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Business Unit: GBU Renewables
Division: REN NORTHAM – US
Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full – Time
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree