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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

Minimum 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, with a 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).

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement