Contract Specialist (Repower)
Houston, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
Contract Specialist
Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.
With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.
Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.
Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.
Ready to be an important part of our repower team as a Contract Specialist?
As a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the formation and administration of project subcontracts and site services agreements for wind energy repower projects. This role works closely with project managers, engineering, and site teams to define scopes of work, manage competitive bids, negotiate commercial terms, and oversee subcontractor performance from award through closeout. You will also support the sourcing of materials and equipment needed for successful project execution.
Are You Looking to:
- Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment supporting wind energy repower projects?
- Collaborate with project managers, engineering, and site teams to develop subcontracting strategies and define project requirements?
- Lead competitive bidding processes, evaluate proposals, and negotiate commercial agreements with subcontractors and suppliers?
- Support project execution by sourcing materials, equipment, and services while meeting project schedules and budgets?
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams?
- Play an important role in ensuring subcontractor performance, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery?
Are You Ready to:
- Develop subcontract bid packages in collaboration with project and technical teams, ensuring scopes of work and project requirements are clearly defined.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps and exclusions, and prepare recommendations for subcontract awards.
- Lead commercial negotiations for field services, including crane and heavy lift operations, civil and electrical work, and turbine installation and maintenance.
- Prepare and administer project-specific subcontracts, master service agreements, and work orders.
- Establish and negotiate commercial terms, including pricing, payment terms, schedule milestones, mobilization, standby, and overtime rates.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure subcontract agreements incorporate applicable customer requirements, insurance, safety, and quality standards.
- Monitor subcontractor deliverables, schedule commitments, and performance throughout project execution.
- Manage contractual notices, change orders, and claims in coordination with project teams.
- Source materials and equipment, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate pricing and delivery terms to support project schedules and budgets.
- Maintain accurate procurement and subcontract documentation, including bid evaluations, executed agreements, purchase orders, change orders, and supplier records.
- Evaluate supplier and subcontractor performance to identify opportunities for process improvements and future project awards.
- Ensure contractual obligations and project requirements are met prior to subcontract closeout.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent supply chain experience in the wind energy industry.
- Hands-on experience forming, negotiating, and administering project subcontracts and site services agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead commercial negotiations, evaluate proposals, and resolve differences in scope, pricing, and schedule.
- Experience managing post-award changes, contractual notices, and subcontractor performance.
- Knowledge of wind energy technologies, supply chain operations, and applicable industry regulations and standards.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate procurement and contractual documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and procurement or ERP systems.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support project site operations.
What You’ll Get:
- 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
- Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Personalized and Ongoing Training.
DWT CULTURE:
What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.
Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.
Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.
How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.
We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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