CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Manager, Contracts

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8-10+ years of experience in capital projects, supply chain, or EPC contracting.
  • Deep knowledge of EPC models including lump sum, hybrid, and open-book.
  • Experience managing portfolios within a PMO or centralized project organization.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital projects and critical equipment.
  • Identify and implement effective contracting strategies to ensure resource availability.
  • Establish and manage Master Service Agreements aligned with business needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization across procurement categories.
  • Lead negotiation, execution, and management of EPC prime contracts.
  • Oversee contract negotiations, change orders, and dispute resolution.
  • Partner with Legal to structure complex commercial agreements.

Benefits

  • Paid training from day one.
  • Transit subsidies to ease commuting costs.
  • Flexible work schedule with paid time off and holidays.
  • Access to fitness discounts and on-site wellness center.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development opportunities.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching and contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Manager, Contracts of Supply Chain is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, commercial management, and execution oversight of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts across a portfolio of large-scale capital projects. This role serves as the commercial lead for prime contracts and critical supplier relationships, ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives.

This position combines enterprise category strategy, project-based procurement execution, and EPC commercial leadership to enable long-term value creation, operational reliability, and capital project success. The role partners closely with executive leadership, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Project Controls to drive integrated project delivery.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for capital projects, including EPC, long-lead materials, and critical equipment.
  • Identify and implement contracting strategies that ensure availability of resources at competitive cost, quality, and performance levels.
  • Establish and manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and strategic supplier alliances aligned with long-term business needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives across capital procurement categories.
  • Serve as the commercial lead for EPC prime contracts, including negotiation, execution, and ongoing contract management.
  • Lead development of contracting frameworks, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and commercial models (e.g., lump sum, hybrid EPC, open-book).
  • Oversee contract negotiations, change orders, claims management, and dispute resolution.
  • Partner with Legal to structure and finalize complex commercial agreements and mitigate contractual risk.
  • Provide commercial governance and oversight of EPC procurement, subcontracting, and materials management activities.


Education Description

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).


Experience

  • Experience within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or large industrial environments.
  • Deep knowledge of EPC models (lump sum, hybrid, progressive EPC, open-book).
  • Experience managing portfolios within a PMO or centralized project organization.
  • Familiarity with long-lead equipment sourcing and contractor-based execution models.
  • Experience with SAP or similar procurement systems.
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma.
  • Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and commercial evaluation skills.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in capital projects, supply chain, or EPC contracting.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience leading commercial aspects of large-scale EPC projects.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value contracts (>$100M-$500M+ preferred).
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier governance experience.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment.


We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Transit subsidies
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
  • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution


Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 07/10/2026
Posting End Date: 07/31/2026

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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc

CenterPoint Energy is a domestic energy delivery company. The Company’s business segments include Electric Transmission and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, Competitive Natural Gas Sales and Services, Interstate Pipelines, Field Services and Other Operations. The Company serves metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The company also owns a 58.3% interest in a midstream partnership it jointly controls with OGE Energy Corp. with operations in natural gas and liquids-rich producing areas of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

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Learn more about CenterPoint Energy, Inc
Size
9,418 employees
Market Cap
$19.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$773 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
CNP
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