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Responsible for administration of EPC contracts in conjunction with project leadership, including risk identification and contract management during project execution, providing input and influence throughout the project lifecycle. Lead the development and execution of entitlement and commercial recovery strategies associated with changes, delays, disruptions, and other compensable events. Coordinate directly with the site leadership, Commercial, and Legal teams to pro-actively monitor and manage contractual terms, draft notices, and coordinate change order administration. Responsible for ensuring all contract management procedures, documentation requirements, and processes required for the project are being properly adhered to. This position is a key resource for project leadership and plays a vital role in ensuring that construction projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations and requirements. The Principal’s expertise is essential for minimizing risks and fostering positive relationships among all stakeholders involved in the project. 

Location & Travel Details: This position will sit in our Indianapolis, IN office but will be required to travel to Indiana based projects 3-4 days out of the work to work alongside project leadership and other stakeholders. 

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. 

• Serve as the subject matter expert for complex contractual and commercial issues 
• Present commercial risk assessments and recommendations to executive leadership 
• Establish relationships with the various project operational leadership teams 
• Proactively identify potential changes and prepare forward-looking analysis and conceptual mitigation plans to keep the project leaders aware of potential issues before they arise 
• Interface directly with clients on contractual matters 
• Experience developing and executing comprehensive claims and entitlement strategies on EPC and large infrastructure projects
• Experience preparing, evaluating, and negotiating change orders, delay claims, disruption claims, and cost recovery initiatives 
• Demonstrated experience with schedule-driven claims, critical path methodology (CPM), and delay analysis techniques 
• Experience supporting litigation, arbitration, mediation, dispute review boards, or expert consultant engagements 
• Conduct periodic audits of project compliance with notice provisions, subcontract requirements, quality documentation, insurance obligations, and payment terms 
• Draft contractual notices to subcontractors and suppliers regarding performance and other project execution related matters 
• Participate in regular project team meetings, including owner meetings, and proactively engage with the project team regarding risk assessments 
• Advise the Project Manager on the contractual change requirements including monitoring and tracking changes and claims through final resolution 
• Provide support to the Project Manager, project team, and insurance team in administering, tracking, documenting, and closing our insurance claims 
• Support project closeout to ensure all contractual requirements are met including administration of certificates and warranties 
• Capture contractual lessons learned during project execution and report out during the Close Out Phase Gate 
• Other duties as assigned 

Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law, engineering, construction management or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience 

• 10+ years of recent experience in construction contract management on large and complex construction projects in the $150MM to $250MM range 

• Three+ years of recent experience in using construction management software 

• Experience participating in pre-award contract negotiations with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and joint venture partners 

• Experience in EPC, design-build, renewable energy, transmission, power generation, industrial, or heavy civil projects 

• Experience managing commercial risk across multiple concurrent projects 

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred 

• RICS, MRICS, or equivalent commercial management certification preferred 

• Certification in claims analysis or delay analysis (AACE, PSP, etc.) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of construction contract requirements, contract change conditions, claims analysis and negotiations, change order cost estimates, and time impact analyses 

• Experience with Viewpoint, Procore, and Project Controls software 

• Subject-matter expert in contract management principles and techniques 

• Understanding of common construction agreement provisions including warranties, limits of liability, risk of loss, schedule milestones/LD’s, force majeure, and change orders 

• Ability to interpret difficult and complex contractual provisions 

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and meticulous attention to detail 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) 

• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling principles and CPM schedule analysis 

• Ability to evaluate schedule impacts associated with changes, delays, acceleration, and productivity losses 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions 

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places and extreme heat 

• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration 

• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud 

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law, engineering, construction management or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience 

• 10+ years of recent experience in construction contract management on large and complex construction projects in the $150MM to $250MM range 

• Three+ years of recent experience in using construction management software 

• Experience participating in pre-award contract negotiations with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and joint venture partners 

• Experience in EPC, design-build, renewable energy, transmission, power generation, industrial, or heavy civil projects 

• Experience managing commercial risk across multiple concurrent projects 

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred 

• RICS, MRICS, or equivalent commercial management certification preferred 

• Certification in claims analysis or delay analysis (AACE, PSP, etc.) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of construction contract requirements, contract change conditions, claims analysis and negotiations, change order cost estimates, and time impact analyses 

• Experience with Viewpoint, Procore, and Project Controls software 

• Subject-matter expert in contract management principles and techniques 

• Understanding of common construction agreement provisions including warranties, limits of liability, risk of loss, schedule milestones/LD’s, force majeure, and change orders 

• Ability to interpret difficult and complex contractual provisions 

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and meticulous attention to detail 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) 

• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling principles and CPM schedule analysis 

• Ability to evaluate schedule impacts associated with changes, delays, acceleration, and productivity losses 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions 

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places and extreme heat 

• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration 

• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud 

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, ac...