Contract Manager Sterling

Houston, TX, US, 77019

About ContourGlobal ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development. ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.

We are looking for the/a

Contracts Management Lead

Houston – Hybrid or US Remote

Job Summary *As Contracts Management Lead, Renewable EPC, you will join our Construction

team! In this role, you will report to the

Senior Project Manager

and will have the opportunity to manage the full lifecycle of contracts across renewable energy EPC projects, including utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, and hybrid generation assets. You will partner closely with project management, engineering, procurement, legal, and executive leadership to ensure commercial rigor, contractual compliance, and effective risk management from pre-award through project closeout.

Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!* Key Responsibilities

- Lead the drafting, review, redlining, and negotiation of EPC agreements, O&M contracts, LTSA agreements, supplier and subcontractor agreements, and NDAs.

- Support commercial structuring and contracting strategy for renewable EPC projects, ensuring alignment with technical, financial, and schedule requirements.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, inconsistencies, and ambiguities in partnership with legal, procurement, and engineering teams.

- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, amendments, change orders, claims, waivers, and closeout documentation.

- Establish and maintain contract records, dashboards, compliance trackers, and audit-ready contract repository.

- Monitor and report on contractual performance requirements, milestones, deliverables, and compliance obligations.

- Assess and validate change order requests, including cost impacts, schedule implications, and entitlement.

- Manage claims and disputes by gathering documentation, performing impact analysis, and supporting negotiation and resolution strategies.

- Partner with project controls to ensure accurate forecasting and visibility of commercial exposure.

- Ensure compliance with internal corporate policies, insurance requirements, and applicable regulatory mandates.

- Coordinate with HSE, engineering, risk management, and finance teams to ensure contractual compliance throughout project execution.

- Support internal and external audits related to EPC and commercial agreements.

- Serve as a primary point of contact for contractual matters with EPC contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

- Support project managers with contract administration, interpretation, and resolution of commercial issues.

- Prepare contract summaries, risk assessments, and executive-level briefings.

- Track and report key performance indicators, including change order frequency, claim resolution timelines, and contract compliance status.

Qualifications And Skills

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree. - Experience: 3+ years of experience in the Power Generation or Industrial Processing sector, with a specific focus on plant performance or systems engineering.

- Travel requirements: This role will require occasional travel to plant sites for system implementation or training.

Skills

- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex EPC, construction, and supplier contracts for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects.

- Strong understanding of commercial risk, cost controls, scheduling, and project management fundamentals.

- Proven expertise in reviewing, redlining, and negotiating large-scale EPC and commercial agreements.

- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess contractual exposure and recommend effective risk mitigation strategies.

- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management systems, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities.

- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.

- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth renewable energy environment.

What Drives Your Application Forward

- Experience within an Independent Power Producer, utility, EPC contractor, or renewable energy developer.

- Familiarity with industry-standard contracting frameworks, including FIDIC, AIA, or similar.

- Understanding procurement processes and advanced commercial negotiation strategies.

- Working knowledge of permitting, interconnection, engineering deliverables, and construction execution for renewable energy projects.

Our Values

«We» is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working@CG:

As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute, and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.

About Contourglobal

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development.

The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions

OUR VALUES

- «We» is our greatest asset

- We respect and protect the environment

- We are doers, committed to doing things right

- We act with integrity and transparency

- We think and act like entrepreneurs

Nearest Major Market:

Houston