EPC Contracts Lead - Construction

Turner & Townsend • Kankakee, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Contracts Management Lead for Manufacturing Facilities Construction to support one of their key clients in Global Real Estate Development Operations. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with contract terms, managing risk, and aligning project execution with contractual obligations. The position requires deep expertise in EPC/EPCM/DB contracts, strong negotiation skills, and extensive experience in managing complex, multi-billion-dollar projects within the U.S. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) agreements, overseeing the commercial aspects of EPC delivery, and collaborating with various client stakeholders including Project Controls, Engineering, and Construction teams.

Requirements

• 7+ 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely resolution of disputes to avoid project delays.
• Track contractor and subcontractor performance against contractual milestones, KPIs, and deliverables.
• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership on contract status and risk exposure.

Benefits

• We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees