Contracts Specialist

EnerMech • Houston, TX

7h

About The Position

EnerMech is looking for a Contracts Specialist to lead the Houston-based EMEAC contracts team. You’ll work closely with Legal to review, negotiate, and approve prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase/supply agreements. This role focuses on assessing risk tolerance, commercial issues like payment terms, change control, and reimbursement models, while managing a high-volume, fast-paced workload.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or related experience.
• 15+ years in contracts/commercial roles, ideally in energy, construction, or related sectors.
• Experience handling high-volume workloads under tight deadlines.
• Strong project management, risk analysis, and commercial diligence skills.
• Proven track record reviewing, marking up, and negotiating contracts with a commercial focus.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• CIPS or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience mentoring and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the contracts team, including workload allocation, training, and development.
• Ensure contracts are reviewed, marked up, negotiated, and executed in line with company policies.
• Prepare tender qualifications and obtain internal approvals.
• Assess risk and advise on commercial matters (payment terms, change control, reimbursement models).
• Negotiate with customer counterparts and provide guidance on claims/disputes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Bids & Proposals, Supply Chain, and other teams.
• Contribute to tender reviews and ensure operational teams understand contract risks.
• Ensure bonds, guarantees, and agreements (NDAs, joint ventures, MOUs) are properly issued.
• Uphold EnerMech and client HSE policies.
• Maintain ownership of departmental quality, operational, and compliance standards

Benefits

• 401(k) matching to help secure your financial future.
• 10 paid holidays to enjoy throughout the year.
• Excellent bank of PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and personal time.
• Generous sick days policy to support your well-being.
• Biweekly pay for consistent and predictable income.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage for added peace of mind.
• Life insurance coverage of more than $50,000.
• Strong leadership and a supportive company culture that values growth and collaboration!

What This Job Offers

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