What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at EnerMech?
EnerMech is looking for a Contracts Specialist to lead the Houston-based EMEAC contracts team. You’ll work closely with Legal to review, negotiate, and approve prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase/supply agreements. This role focuses on assessing risk tolerance, commercial issues like payment terms, change control, and reimbursement models, while managing a high-volume, fast-paced workload.
Job Description:
- Oversee the contracts team, including workload allocation, training, and development.
- Ensure contracts are reviewed, marked up, negotiated, and executed in line with company policies.
- Prepare tender qualifications and obtain internal approvals.
- Assess risk and advise on commercial matters (payment terms, change control, reimbursement models).
- Negotiate with customer counterparts and provide guidance on claims/disputes.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Bids & Proposals, Supply Chain, and other teams.
- Contribute to tender reviews and ensure operational teams understand contract risks.
- Ensure bonds, guarantees, and agreements (NDAs, joint ventures, MOUs) are properly issued.
- Uphold EnerMech and client HSE policies.
- Maintain ownership of departmental quality, operational, and compliance standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or related experience.
- 15 years in contracts/commercial roles, ideally in energy, construction, or related sectors.
- Experience handling high-volume workloads under tight deadlines.
- Strong project management, risk analysis, and commercial diligence skills.
- Proven track record reviewing, marking up, and negotiating contracts with a commercial focus.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- CIPS or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience mentoring and coaching teams.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching to help secure your financial future.
- 10 paid holidays to enjoy throughout the year.
- Excellent bank of PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and personal time.
- Generous sick days policy to support your well-being.
- Biweekly pay for consistent and predictable income.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage for added peace of mind.
- Life insurance coverage of more than $50,000.
- Strong leadership and a supportive company culture that values growth and collaboration!
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