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Senior EPC Contract Specialist (Electric Utilities)

Location: El Paso, TX (Hybrid – Onsite Required Initially)

Contract: 6‑month contract with extension potential

About the Role

Insight Global is seeking a Senior EPC Contract Specialist to support large‑scale electric utility infrastructure projects. This role is critical to ensuring contracts are structured to mitigate risk, control costs, and support successful execution of high‑value capital projects.

You will play a key role in drafting, negotiating, and managing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) service contracts tied to substation and transmission projects—often valued at $10M+. This is a hands‑on role requiring deep experience in the electric utility industry, strong contract negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, legal, supply chain, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC and professional services contracts for electric utility infrastructure projects
• Develop and standardize contract templates for repeatable use across projects and business units
• Ensure contracts include strong risk mitigation language related to:
• Scope clarity
• Change orders
• Payment terms
• Liability and performance protections
• Partner closely with:
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Supply Chain
• Legal and Compliance teams
• Support contract execution through the full lifecycle, including change management
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to translate technical, schedule, and logistical requirements into enforceable contract language
• Present completed contract deliverables and recommendations to leadership

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contract development and negotiation within the electric utility industry
• Proven experience writing and managing high‑dollar EPC contracts ($10M+)
• Strong understanding of utility‑specific codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Experience supporting large infrastructure projects such as:
• Substations
• Transmission lines
• Utility EPC builds
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in contract negotiation, legal support, or risk management
• Experience working directly with engineering and construction execution teams
• Familiarity with change order negotiation and dispute mitigation
• Ability to read and interpret project schedules (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Experience supporting regulated utility environments

Note: Candidates from general construction, oil & gas, or non‑utility building projects may not be the right fit unless they have direct electric utility EPC experience.

Role: Senior Contract Manager

Department: Customer Service

Industry: Modular Construction

Reporting Location: White Marsh, MD

Job Summary

The Senior Contract Administrator is responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and managing contractual documentation for commercial construction and modular building projects. This role prepares, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes sales, purchase, leasing, and government contracts in support of business objectives. The Senior Contract Administrator ensures compliance with legal and corporate standards, collaborates with internal teams and external clients, and maintains organized, accessible contract records. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in contract administration within construction or leasing environments, exceptional attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Preparation and Processing

• Prepare and finalize sales, purchase, construction, and leasing agreements for commercial construction projects
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable legal requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies
• Review contract terms and conditions, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues prior to execution

Contract Negotiation and Resolution

• Negotiate contract terms with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders to resolve questions, conflicts, or contract-related issues
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align contract terms, schedules of values, and financial structures with business objectives

Compliance and Documentation Management

• Maintain an organized and compliant contract filing system in accordance with federal, state, and internal requirements
• Track contract milestones, deadlines, amendments, and renewals to ensure timely action and compliance

Legal Review and Editing

• Review contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal standards and client requirements
• Utilize approved legal technology or AI tools to support contract analysis, streamline workflows, and improve efficiency
• Edit and prepare contracts for client review using clear, accurate legal terminology

Collaboration and Customer Service

• Partner closely with sales, project management, and operations teams to ensure contract requirements are clearly understood and executed
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to clients and internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle

Reporting and Process Improvement

• Compile and analyze data related to contract status and departmental performance
• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, compliance, efficiency, and overall client satisfaction

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in contract administration or paralegal support within commercial construction or related industries
• Experience negotiating and managing government and commercial contracts, preferably within construction or modular environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, data entry systems, and document management platforms
• Strong editing, analytical, and document comparison skills
• Excellent organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with construction-related legal terminology and contract structures
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic

About the Role - Onsite Contract Position

The Contracts Administrator will support the Corporate and IT departments by managing the intake, review, coordination, and administration of contracts and related amendments. This role partners closely with Legal, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and efficiently processed. The position will be on-site in Irvine through the end of the year, with potential flexibility thereafter depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for new contracts, change orders, and amendments for the Corporate and IT teams
• Prepare, review, and validate contract documentation, including standard internal templates and vendor-provided contract forms
• Submit contracts to the Legal team for review and incorporate requested revisions or feedback
• Assist with contract negotiations between vendors, internal stakeholders, and Legal
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized contract records within the Coupa contract management system
• Track contract status and ensure timely execution and documentation
• Support internal stakeholders by answering contract-related questions and coordinating next steps
• Additional responsibility for Contract Manager level: Conduct quality assurance reviews of contract forms prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts administration, contracts analysis, or legal operations
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems (Coupa experience strongly preferred)
• Ability to review and interpret contractual language with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and comfort partnering cross-functionally with Legal, IT, Finance, and vendors
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Comfortable working on-site in Irvine through the end of the year

Preferred Skills

• Corporate or technology-focused contract support
• Experience supporting change orders and amendments
• Exposure to vendor negotiations or Legal review workflows

Pay range and compensation package

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vaco/Highspring is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Title: Legal Contracts Administrator

Location: Houston, TX 77002

Duration: 2+ Years(Extendable)

JOB INSIGHT:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Legal Contracts Administrator to support contract management operations within a dynamic legal and procurement environment. This role is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and coordinating contract execution. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in contract administration, risk assessment, and compliance, along with the ability to collaborate closely with legal counsel, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders. This is not an attorney role and does not provide legal advice but requires strong legal and contractual understanding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, and closeout
• Draft, review, and redline a variety of agreements such as vendor contracts, professional services agreements, MOUs, and licensing agreements
• Support and participate in contract negotiations with vendors, consultants, and external partners
• Evaluate contractual terms including indemnification, liability, insurance, termination clauses, and performance obligations
• Ensure contracts comply with organizational policies, legal standards, and procurement regulations
• Act as a liaison between legal, procurement, internal departments, and external vendors
• Develop and maintain a contract tracking and management system to monitor contract status and key milestones
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and compliance with terms and conditions
• Prepare reports, metrics, and analysis related to contract activity and risk exposure
• Support procurement processes including RFPs, bidding, and contract development
• Ensure all required documentation is complete, including insurance certificates, approvals, and contract records
• Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes and systems
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and help resolve contract-related issues
• Escalate complex contractual or risk-related issues to legal leadership as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in contract administration and contract lifecycle management (CLM)
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, redlining, and negotiation support
• Understanding of legal terms, risk assessment, and compliance requirements
• Experience working with procurement processes and vendor contracts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management/document systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a legal, government, or higher education environment
• Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP) or contract management systems
• Background in paralegal studies, business administration, or related field

Key Competencies

• Contract Negotiation Strategy & Execution
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Legal Drafting & Redlining
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
• Procurement Integration

This role directly supervises three staff and provides indirect leadership and coordination with three Area Directors responsible for program implementation and contract deliverables. The Senior Director leads the development and implementation of standardized grant management systems, compliance protocols, reporting processes, and contract performance monitoring frameworks. The role partners closely with Area Directors, Project Managers, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure effective resource allocation, timely delivery of contract deliverables, and strong funder relationships.

This is work from home role; however, candidates must reside in one of the follow states: AL, AR, LA, OK, MS, TN or TX.

Education/Certification Requirements

Option A: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, nonprofit management, or related field and 8+ years of progressively responsible experience.

Option B: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience within Communities Unlimited or a similar multi-state community development organization.

Option C: High school degree or equivalent is required and 12+ years of relevant experience.

Experience/Skills Requirements

Summary of Essential Job Duties 

Grant & Contract Portfolio Leadership

Compliance Systems & Quality Assurance

Reporting & Performance Management

Staff Leadership & Coordination

Funding Support

Other Projects 

Special projects and other duties may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Tools Used in Job

Proficient use of a computer, internet, smart phone (texting, email, photos, videos, social media, and calls), web-based databases for data-entry, Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.  Use of additional software for project-related activities may be required, and training will be provided.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation details: 9 Yearly Salary

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Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Contracting Officer-Sponsored Programs role will review, process, approve, negotiate, and administer assigned sponsored proposals and awards, which may include governmental, industry, non-U.S. and/or not-for-profit funding of grants, contracts, and other sponsored agreements and donations in
the support of research. Provide services and guidance to faculty and research staff. Review, analyze, and interpret new awards terms and conditions.

Job Duty 1 -
Analyze solicitations and review proposals to ensure proposals are complete and compliant with Institute policies, agency regulations, and solicitation requirements. Review sign any required Institute Representations and Certifications.

Job Duty 2 -
Identify proposal risks and review mitigation strategies with management. Submit all assigned, approved, compliant proposals prior to deadlines.

Job Duty 3 -
Review and interpret sponsored agreement language. Resolve contractual issues, negotiating contract changes, and executing agreements on behalf of the Institute's research corporations with an approved corporation officer.

Job Duty 4 -
Provide Post award administration. Monitor administration of awarded sponsored projects and serve as contact for all business/contractual matters throughout life cycle of sponsored program awards. Resolve issues brought forward by researchers and unit administrators. Prepare business correspondence and notices required by award terms.

Job Duty 5 -
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable federal regulations, state laws, Institute policies, and sponsor requirements.

Job Duty 6 -
Advise faculty, project directors and financial and administrative staff on proposal submission process, post award administration, regulatory compliance requirements and Institute policy, coordinating with other units supporting research including Conflict of Interest, Research Integrity Assurance, Research Security, Export Control, Corporate Engagement, Technology Licensing, and the Georgia Tech Office of Legal Affairs.

Job Duty 7 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card.

Required Experience
Three or more years of job-related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• JD or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience in addressing contracting issues in Non-Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and Data Use Agreements at various stages of the sponsored program life cycle.
• Experience in identifying industry-specific contracting concerns across a wide variety of industries; solution-oriented in addressing those concerns.
• Experience identifying common research compliance issues (e.g. export, human subjects research, intellectual property management, data storage and handling) and working with colleagues across campus to address and manage those issues in industry contracts.

ABILITIES
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple objectives, exercise independent judgement, consistently meet deadlines, work effectively and professionally with all levels of internal and external customers on complex issues and problems, proactively make decisions and produce practical solutions in challenging situations, and work well independently and in a team environment.

KNOWLEDGE
This job requires broad knowledge of sponsored contract and grant administration policies and regulations, which may include those specific to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), 2 CFR 200, Bayh-Dole Act, and specific federal agency requirements including DOD, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Knowledge of different contract types (including Cost Reimbursement, Fixed Priced, Time and Material, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity, Other Transaction Agreements, etc.) and terms applicable to sponsored research is preferred.

SKILLS
Excellent customer service skills to address issues and problems effectively and professionally in a compliance-driven, high-pressure environment. Exemplary reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills to respond to high-pressure situations. Skills related to the use of office equipment and specialized computer applications and systems.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia ( ).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Grade R08

Anticipated annual salary $80,432.00 to $135,930.00 commensurate with qualifications

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening