EPC Contract Lead

Blue Energy is transforming how nuclear power gets built. Instead of constructing each plant on-site from scratch - a process that takes 10-15 years and is too expensive and unpredictable to finance - we build our plants like ships: in a factory, on an assembly line, then transport and assemble them at the site. Thi...

The EPC Contracts Lead is Blue Energy's primary commercial manager for its EPC contracts, accountable across the full contract lifecycle from pre-award strategy and stage gate negotiations through execution, claims management, and final close-out. The role reports to the Director of Contracts and works closely with ...

This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced EPC contracts professional who can operate independently across a complex, fast-moving project environment — managing contractors with confidence, protecting Blue Energy's commercial position, and developing the Contracts Administrator beneath them.

Manage Blue Energy’s EPC contracts from cradle to grave - challenge costs and assumptions, enforce design freeze milestones, and protect the company’s contractual position.
Lead various pre-award stage gate negotiations, including cost book audit, risk and contingency treatment.
Manage post-award contract administration activities through execution - assess change orders, maintain the notice register, track exposure against budget and contingency.
Own change order assessment, negotiation, and register management within contractual timeframes.
Manage claims.
Manage commercial matters, including milestone assessments, incentive calculations, and disputes.
Maintain notice management discipline and escalate compliance risks promptly.
Lead final account negotiation and close out all contractual obligations.
Supervise and develop the Contracts Administrator.
Maintain the commercial reporting suite for internal, lender, and executive audiences.

10+ years in construction contracts management on major capital projects, with full contract lifecycle experience.
Demonstrated experience managing various EPC commercial models.
Strong claims, delay and disruption, prolongation costs, and final account negotiation capability.
Deep knowledge of construction contract mechanisms on major power, LNG, oil and gas, or industrial projects.
Strong quantitative skills - able to value complex variations and develop independent cost assessments robust to contractor scrutiny and expert determination.
Degree in law, engineering, commerce, and or quantity surveying,
Senior-level experience on an Owner’s team with preferably EPC experience.
Experience on major power generation or energy infrastructure projects.
Exposure to project finance lender requirements, including independent engineer review and change order approval conditions.
Experience managing interface claims from scope boundary gaps between the EPC and adjacent direct contracts.
Experience in a pre-IPO or high-growth energy company under time pressure and a self-starter.
Blue Energy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Blue Energy now or in the future.