Senior Manager, Thermal Contracts

Invenergy

Senior Manager of Thermal Contracts negotiating agreements including EPC and Equipment Supply for energy projects. Involvement in bid evaluation and commercial risk assessment is key.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreements and managing commercial risks in vendor proposals. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate proposals and monitor project financials in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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EPC Agreement NegotiationProject Development ExperienceCommercial Risk AssessmentConstruction Agreement ExpertiseFinancial Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProposal EvaluationContract DraftingRisk Mitigation StrategiesBudget Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationNegotiationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorInfrastructureUtilitiesBuild Transfer AgreementsDevelopment Transfer Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the negotiation of agreements including Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Equipment Supply, and Build Transfer and Development Transfer agreements for thermal projects.
Support proposal evaluation by collaborating with procurement and technical teams to assess bids from a commercial perspective.
Support the drafting of agreements, including EPC, BT, and major equipment supply contracts (e.g., gas turbines, power transformers, HV switchgear).
Identify commercial risks in vendor proposals and develop mitigation strategies.
Lead contract negotiations to align terms with project objectives, build transfer agreements, budget, schedule, and risk profile.
Collaborate with controls and finance teams to monitor project budgets, cash flow, commodity exposure, and forecast financial outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in project development, project management, power origination, or business development roles in the energy, infrastructure, or utilities sector.
Bachelor's and/or master's degree in business, finance, or engineering.
Experience with construction agreements, Build Transfer Agreements, Development Transfer Agreements, and/or EPC transactions across multiple power markets and technology.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401k
paid time off