Senior Contract & Claim Manager

Everllence•Brookshire, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Contract & Claim Manager leads contract administration, claims management, commercial risk management, and strategic contract support for complex energy, power generation, and industrial projects throughout the Americas. The role advises project teams and leadership to support contractual compliance, protect commercial interests, mitigate risk, and maximize project profitability. It is based in Houston, Texas, requires regular office attendance, and involves travel throughout the Americas, including domestic and international travel as business needs require. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to customer facilities, power plants, industrial and manufacturing sites, and construction projects. The position manages the contract lifecycle from project award through closeout; administers customer, supplier, and subcontract agreements; and supports contract interpretation, changes, claims, negotiations, settlements, risk management, and commercial strategy. It works closely with project teams, leadership, legal counsel, suppliers, subcontractors, customers, and other stakeholders. The role also promotes HSEQ obligations, ethical business practices, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and the use of lessons learned and best practices. Site visits may involve active industrial and construction environments, maintenance and operational activities, moving machinery, noise, elevated work areas, confined industrial spaces, and variable outdoor conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn at operational or project sites. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods, prepare contracts and analyses, deliver presentations, participate in negotiations, and attend meetings at project and customer locations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Commercial Management, Contract Management, Project Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in contract management, claims management, commercial management, project management, or related roles.
Experience supporting large-scale energy, power generation, EPC, industrial, infrastructure, or construction projects.
Demonstrated success managing complex contracts, claims, change orders, and commercial negotiations.
Experience administering high-value customer and supplier agreements.
Experience working in multinational and cross-functional project environments.
Specific requirements for ISO and other compliance/regulatory agencies.
Fluent English.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Ability to sit for extended periods, conduct presentations, participate in negotiations, and attend meetings at project sites, customer facilities, industrial plants, and supplier locations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
General understanding of engineering, construction, industrial, or energy project execution; familiarity with project schedules, technical specifications, quality requirements, and procurement processes.
Knowledge of commercial contract administration and interpretation, claims management, dispute resolution, negotiations, project execution, procurement, scheduling, commercial controls, project budgets, cost reporting, change management, and profitability analysis.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, written and verbal communication, presentation, stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills; ability to influence decision-making and lead cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power generation, energy, marine, industrial service, or infrastructure projects.
Experience with FIDIC, EPC, EPCM, service agreements, or major capital projects.
Experience supporting projects across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience working with both legal and operational project teams.
Spanish proficiency.
Experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

Manage the full contract lifecycle from project award through project closeout.
Review, interpret, and administer customer contracts, subcontract agreements, supplier contracts, and commercial terms and conditions.
Document and manage contractual obligations, milestones, notice requirements, deliverables, and contract records.
Provide contractual guidance and support to project teams throughout execution.
Lead preparation, evaluation, submission, negotiation, and resolution of contractual claims.
Develop and defend outgoing claims involving scope changes, delays, disruptions, schedule impacts, productivity losses, and other entitlement events.
Analyze and respond to incoming claims from customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders; gather supporting documentation and develop claim strategies based on contractual rights and project records.
Support dispute resolution efforts and settlement negotiations.
Support development, negotiation, and execution of contract amendments, change orders, and commercial modifications; evaluate their impacts on scope, schedule, costs, risks, and resources.
Collaborate with project teams to document and approve changes, and monitor change-order opportunities throughout execution.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual, commercial, and operational risks; conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
Support project teams in managing contractual exposures and commercial opportunities, and provide management with strategic recommendations on contract performance and risk.
Participate in project reviews and support decision-making processes.
Support supplier and subcontractor contract negotiations and administration; monitor contractual compliance, performance obligations, and commercial commitments.
Assist with supplier disputes and commercial issues, and evaluate contractual risks associated with supply agreements and procurement.
Lead commercial negotiations and settlement discussions with customers, suppliers, and business partners; prepare settlement agreements and supporting documentation.
Balance legal, commercial, financial, and operational considerations to achieve business outcomes, and work with internal and external legal counsel when necessary.
Support project leadership with contract interpretation, negotiations, and commercial strategy development.
Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and project outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement in contracts, claims management, and project execution processes; support lessons learned and implementation of organizational best practices.
Comply with company safety policies and procedures; ensure contractual safety, environmental, and quality requirements are managed; support project teams in understanding contractual HSEQ obligations; and promote ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and risk awareness.