Contracts Manager (Federal/EPC)

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come. Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, communications and government industries worldwide. Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. Quanta Government Solutions (QGS) is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support its federal and commercial infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for negotiating, administering, and managing contracts across the project lifecycle, from proposal review through project execution and closeout. The Contracts Manager will work closely with the Group General Counsel and project leadership to identify and manage contractual risk, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and support disciplined contract administration and change management across active projects. This role requires strong legal and commercial judgment, the ability to independently analyze complex contractual issues, and comfort working directly with project managers, subcontractors, and customers in a fast-moving project environment. Because QGS performs work involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), this position is limited to U.S. citizens. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience negotiating or advising on contracts in one or more of the following environments: Federal government contracting Construction, engineering, or EPC projects Energy or infrastructure development
Experience supporting active project execution, including change management, contract interpretation, and commercial issue resolution.
Experience working directly with project managers, commercial teams, or business leadership in a project-driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to review and mark up complex contracts and explain risk positions to non-legal stakeholders.
Strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation, and risk allocation.
Experience working with prime and subcontract structures on large projects.
Ability to independently evaluate contract language and identify material risk issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Is comfortable negotiating contract terms and advising project leadership on risk, not simply administering executed agreements.
Can analyze contract language and propose practical solutions to complex commercial issues.
Demonstrates strong judgment regarding what issues should be escalated to Legal versus those that can be resolved independently within established risk parameters.
Has experience supporting construction, infrastructure, or federal contracting environments where contracts are actively managed during project execution.
Is capable of working independently while coordinating closely with legal, project, and commercial teams.
Can operate effectively in a project-driven environment where contractual issues arise in real time and practical, business-oriented solutions are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DOE, DOD, or other federal infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, or related federal procurement frameworks.
Experience supporting EPC, design-build, or large construction projects.
NCMA certifications (CCCM, CFCM, CPCM) are a plus.

Responsibilities

negotiating, administering, and managing contracts across the project lifecycle, from proposal review through project execution and closeout.
work closely with the Group General Counsel and project leadership to identify and manage contractual risk
ensure compliance with contractual obligations
support disciplined contract administration and change management across active projects.
analyze complex contractual issues
working directly with project managers, subcontractors, and customers in a fast-moving project environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Access to mental health support and resources
Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays
Ongoing training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Employee recognition and rewards program
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)
Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families