Contract Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Phoenix, AZ)

Linxon•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Linxon, a joint venture of AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, is seeking a Contract Manager for its Energy and Infrastructure Projects division in Phoenix, AZ. This role is hybrid and involves serving as a key commercial advisor for EPC delivery of utility grid infrastructure projects across North America and Latin America. The Contract Manager will leverage 5-8 years of construction and EPC contracting experience to influence contract strategy during tendering, manage subcontracting and procurement, and resolve claims and disputes. The goal is to create risk-balanced EPC agreements, strengthen supplier and subcontractor positions, ensure governance compliance, and resolve commercial issues to protect project margin, schedule, and reputation, supporting Linxon's growth objectives.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in contract management or commercial roles within the construction or EPC industry, ideally supporting utility grid infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.
Hands-on experience advising on EPC contracts, subcontracting, equipment procurement, insurance, claims management, and dispute resolution.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to influence diverse stakeholders.
Ability to balance detailed contract analysis with broader strategic and commercial objectives.
Demonstrated independence in decision-making and ability to drive contracts, claims, and complex issues to conclusion.
Confidence to communicate difficult positions and hold stakeholders accountable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, close-knit, multilingual, and multidisciplinary environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Additional language proficiency, particularly Spanish or French.
Juris Doctor or equivalent legal qualification.
Interest in learning and applying technical concepts related to utility construction projects and heavy industrial manufacturing environments in the United States.

Responsibilities

Support sales and tender teams from bid preparation through contract award by reviewing, negotiating, and drafting EPC agreements.
Advise supply chain management from sourcing through contract close-out by negotiating and drafting key supplier and subcontractor agreements.
Manage contract changes, evaluate claims, and drive timely resolutions with the project implementation organization.
Analyze EPC, subcontract, and supplier contracts to identify legal and commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Draft and issue contractual correspondence to enforce contractual rights and preserve claims.
Provide commercial advice and formal opinions to enable informed project and business actions.
Participate directly in negotiations with clients, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Coordinate with external legal counsel for dispute escalation, arbitration, or litigation.
Collaborate with US management, engineers, and technical teams to integrate commercial discipline into decisions.
Ensure all commercial proposals and transactions comply with Linxon’s policies, procedures, and governance requirements.