EnerMech is looking for a Contracts Specialist based in Houston Texas, where you’ll work closely with Legal to review, negotiate, and approve prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase/supply agreements. This role focuses on assessing risk tolerance, commercial issues like payment terms, change control, and reimbursement models, while managing a high-volume, fast-paced workload.
Job Description:
- Oversee the contracts team, including workload allocation, training, and development.
- Ensure contracts are reviewed, marked up, negotiated, and executed in line with company policies.
- Prepare tender qualifications and obtain internal approvals.
- Assess risk and advise on commercial matters (payment terms, change control, reimbursement models).
- Negotiate with customer counterparts and provide guidance on claims/disputes.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Bids & Proposals, Supply Chain, and other teams.
- Contribute to tender reviews and ensure operational teams understand contract risks.
- Ensure bonds, guarantees, and agreements (NDAs, joint ventures, MOUs) are properly issued.
- Uphold EnerMech and client HSE policies.
- Maintain ownership of departmental quality, operational, and compliance standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or related experience.
- 15+ years in contracts/commercial roles, ideally in energy, construction, or related sectors.
- Experience handling high-volume workloads under tight deadlines.
- Strong project management, risk analysis, and commercial diligence skills.
- Proven track record reviewing, marking up, and negotiating contracts with a commercial focus.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- CIPS or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience mentoring and coaching teams.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching to help secure your financial future.
- 10 paid holidays to enjoy throughout the year.
- Excellent bank of PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and personal time.
- Generous sick days policy to support your well-being.
- Biweekly pay for consistent and predictable income.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage for added peace of mind.
- Life insurance coverage of more than $50,000.
- Strong leadership and a supportive company culture that values growth and collaboration!
Top Skills
What We Do
EnerMech delivers integrated specialist services that support critical assets across the energy and infrastructure sectors worldwide. With a heritage rooted in the North Sea and more than five decades of experience, our business has evolved into a dynamic, forward-looking organisation operating in over 50 countries.
Through three global business lines—Energy, Infrastructure & Industrial, and Lifting Solutions—we provide full asset lifecycle support, from pre-commissioning through to decommissioning. Our integrated model brings together mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and lifting capabilities to streamline project delivery, improve safety outcomes, and boost operational efficiency.
What sets us apart is the ability to blend global reach with local execution. By working closely with clients to understand their unique challenges, we deliver customised solutions that mitigate risk, enhance performance, and create long-term value.
EnerMech is powered by a bold, capable team and a culture built on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. We take pride in energizing the future of energy, growing our global footprint, and delivering outcomes that make a real difference.
