Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Procurement Manager, EPC Contracts is a high-impact, strategic role responsible for managing all EPC contractor relationships across Project Matador's power generation scope. You will own the full contract lifecycle - from sourcing and RFP execution through award, administration, change management, and closeout - for LSTK and reimbursable EPC engagements covering gas turbine balance-of-plant, civil and structural works, electrical systems, and nuclear construction packages. This role sits at the intersection of procurement strategy, project controls, and contractor performance management.
Key Responsibilities EPC Contract Strategy & Sourcing - Lead development and execution of EPC RFPs from scope development through commercial award
- Structure competitive bid packages, evaluation criteria, and commercial frameworks for LSTK, EPC, and hybrid reimbursable contracts
- Manage prequalification, ITT issuance, clarification cycles, BAFO processes, and award recommendations in coordination with the Director of Procurement and legal counsel
- Maintain and develop the EPC contractor supply base, including qualification of Tier-1 power construction firms
Contract Administration & Compliance - Administer active EPC contracts including monitoring contractor compliance with milestone schedules, payment terms, FICA/tax credit provisions, and performance guarantees
- Coordinate with Oracle Fusion (AP/invoicing), Oracle Primavera P6 (schedule milestones), and Unifier (PO commitments, cash flow curves) to maintain accurate contract status
- Lead change order evaluation, negotiation, and documentation - ensuring scope changes are commercially defensible and captured in Aconex
- Manage contractor claims, back-charges, and dispute escalation in coordination with Director of Procurement
- Enforce contract-embedded FICA overpayment credit provisions and track contractor compliance on Section 45Q and IRA prevailing wage certifications
Contractor Performance & Relationships - Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for all EPC contractor relationships on the power generation scope
- Lead regular contractor performance reviews, KPI tracking, and issue escalation with (VP Operations) and (Director of Procurement)
- Drive construction schedule alignment between contractor programs and P6 baseline milestones
- Coordinate Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) interface requirements with the Procurement Manager, OFE to ensure contractor receipt, inspection, and installation accountability
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Finance on cash flow forecasting, EPC payment curve validation, and contractor invoice reconciliation
- Support development of contract terms matrices, contract summaries and procurement training
- Contribute to development of Procurement department SOPs, playbooks, and category strategies
Requirements
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or Business; advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years of procurement, contracts, or project controls experience in power generation, heavy industrial, or energy infrastructure construction
- Direct experience administering LSTK or EPC contracts with TIC values of $100M+
- Proficiency in Oracle Fusion or equivalent ERP for purchase order, invoice, and contract management
- Working knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 schedule structures and WBS hierarchies
- Strong commercial acumen - able to evaluate burdened labor rate buildup, overhead structures, fee benchmarks, and escalation clauses
- Experience with prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and/or IRA tax credit compliance provisions in construction contracts
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent EPC contractors in a fast-paced, capital-intensive environment
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Texas-based power construction markets and familiarity with ERCOT grid interconnection requirements
- Nuclear construction contracting experience (DOE, NRC regulatory environment, or AP1000 program preferred)
- CPP, CPCM, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience with Aconex document management or equivalent engineering DMS platforms
- Familiarity with Section 45Q carbon capture, IRA energy tax credits, and/or CHIPS Act compliance frameworks
