EPC Contracts Lead - Construction

Turner & Townsend•Houston, TX

40d•$160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Contracts Management Lead for Manufacturing Facilities Construction who services one of our key clients in their Global Real Estate Development Operations. This role ensures compliance with contract terms, manages risk, and drives alignment between project execution and contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in EPC contracts, strong negotiation skills, and experience managing complex, multi-billion-dollar projects in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in EPC/EPCM/DB contracts, strong leadership skills, and experience negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) agreements, managing commercial aspects of EPC delivery, and collaborating with multidisciplinary client stakeholders such as project controls, engineering, and construction

Requirements

10+ years in EPC contract management for large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects.
Proven track record in managing contracts exceeding $500M in value.
Experience negotiating GMP agreements and managing commercial aspects of EPC delivery.
Experience leading contract management teams and overseeing subcontracting activities.
Familiarity with U.S. construction laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
Skills:
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Contract Administration and Oversight:
Lead the development, review, and execution of EPC/EPCM/DB contracts for major manufacturing projects.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Team Leadership:
Manage and mentor the contract management team responsible for overseeing EPC/EPCM/DB subcontracting activities.
Establish processes and standards for subcontract oversight and compliance monitoring.
Commercial Management:
Negotiate Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) agreements with EPC/EPCM/DB contractors.
Manage all commercial aspects of EPC/EPCM/DB contractor delivery and its subcontractors, including cost control, applications for payment, and financial risk mitigation.
Oversee negotiation and resolution of change orders, claims, and variations.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (engineering, procurement, legal, finance) and external EPC/EPCM/DB contractor.
Collaborate closely with client stakeholders including Project Controls, Engineering, and Construction to ensure compliance by the EPC/EPCM/DB contractor with the contractual deliverables.
Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure timely resolution of disputes to avoid project delays.
Performance Monitoring:
Track contractor and subcontractor performance against contractual milestones, KPIs, and deliverables.
Prepare regular reports for senior leadership on contract status and risk exposure.