Contracts Advisor

Engie • Houston, TX

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Contracts Advisor you will support the commercial structuring, development, and administration of agreements for capital projects. In this role, you will assist in preparing contract documentation, coordinating tender processes, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and ENGIE’s ethics charter. The Contracts Advisor collaborates closely with project teams, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to help ensure timely, compliant, and accurate contracting activities across assigned projects. Reporting to the Contract Management Director, your primary duties encompass: Support development of project contracts by gathering stakeholder input, performing initial commercial reviews, and preparing draft contracting strategies with appropriate terms and conditions. Assist in identifying project risks, documenting mitigation strategies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, cost, and schedule impacts. Participate in negotiations for small to medium contracts and supports senior staff on larger or more complex negotiations. Develop and maintains bidder lists, issues Letters of Interest, and prepares complete Request for Proposal (RFP) packages aligned with project documentation and schedules. Coordinate the contract bidding process, including issuing addenda, scheduling meetings, facilitating bidder Q&A, and supporting bid evaluations and issue resolution. Assist with contract awards by preparing final contracts, award letters, Notices to Proceed, and closeout documentation. Review contractor and supplier invoices for compliance, supports evaluation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Paralegal, or a related field
• Minimum Seven (7) years of experience in project specific/construction contract management, contract administration, procurement, or related roles supporting industrial or capital projects
• Foundational understanding of contract development, contract administration, and procurement procedures
• Basic understanding of legal issues related to design, construction, project execution, and commercial risk
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and organization in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions and contribute as part of a team
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 20% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with energy systems, onsite utilities, or industrial/commercial construction is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Support development of project contracts by gathering stakeholder input, performing initial commercial reviews, and preparing draft contracting strategies with appropriate terms and conditions.
• Assist in identifying project risks, documenting mitigation strategies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, cost, and schedule impacts.
• Participate in negotiations for small to medium contracts and supports senior staff on larger or more complex negotiations.
• Develop and maintains bidder lists, issues Letters of Interest, and prepares complete Request for Proposal (RFP) packages aligned with project documentation and schedules.
• Coordinate the contract bidding process, including issuing addenda, scheduling meetings, facilitating bidder Q&A, and supporting bid evaluations and issue resolution.
• Assist with contract awards by preparing final contracts, award letters, Notices to Proceed, and closeout documentation.
• Review contractor and supplier invoices for compliance, supports evaluation

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• ESPP
• generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level