Contracts Manager

Electrical Consultants, Inc.•Billings, MT

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Consultants, Inc., (ECI) a leading power engineering consultant firm, has an immediate opening for a contracts manager in its Legal Department, with a specialized focus on construction and engineering contracts within the energy industry. This role is critical in supporting the contractual needs of major energy infrastructure projects—ranging from renewable energy developments to traditional power generation and transmission systems. This position requires a contracts professional with strong commercial instincts, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor to project teams, business leaders, and executives. The role requires a strong understanding of EPC project delivery, commercial risk allocation, construction contract principles, and subcontract administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
A minimum of 7+ years of construction contracts experience
Proven background in negotiating and drafting complex construction and engineering agreements, including EPC contracts, professional services agreements, master services agreements (MSAs) and subcontractor agreements
Deep understanding of construction contracts including risk allocation; indemnities; delay and change order claims and limitation of liability
Strong contract administration skills
Excellent contract drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to balance contractual risk with business objectives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Experience working cross-functionally with project managers, engineers, and procurement professionals
Occasional travel may be required, therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.
The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking.
Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future).

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of contracts associated with large-scale energy projects, including: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreements, Professional engineering and technical service agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Subcontractor, supplier, and OEM agreements, Other construction, engineering or procurement agreements
Provide strategic business and contracts guidance on complex energy infrastructure projects, including renewables (solar, wind, battery storage), conventional power, grid modernization, and transmission.
Collaborate with commercial, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Develop and implement contract templates, contract playbooks and training programs tailored to the needs of the energy sector.
Ensure appropriate flow-down provisions from prime contracts.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Assist project teams in preparing pricing, schedule impact analyses, and supporting documentation for change orders.
Other responsibilities as necessary