Senior Contract Specialist, Capital Projects

The role

The Senior Contract Specialist acts as a commercial and contractual lead for medium and large complex capital projects. This person will administer EPC, EPCM, construction, subcontract, and major service agreements from award through closeout.

What you will do

• Develop and implement processes for contract development and administration
• Administer complex contracts including EPC, EPCM, construction, subcontract, and major service agreements
• Interpret contract terms, obligations, deliverables, and payment provisions
• Maintain complete contract records, correspondence, change logs, and claims registers
• Lead contract change administration including negotiation and tracking
• Support entitlement analysis for contractor claims, delays, and disruptions
• Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and HSE
• Review and validate contractor invoices and progress payment applications
• Monitor contractor compliance with commercial terms, insurance, and HSE obligations
• Prepare and manage formal project correspondence and notices

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field
• 13+ years of progressive contract administration, contract management, commercial management, procurement, or project controls experience supporting medium and large complex industrial capital project
• Experience administering complex contracts including EPC, EPCM, construction, subcontract, and major services contracts in oil and gas, energy, chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, LNG, power, or heav
• Working knowledge of construction contracting models, contract structures, commercial terms, compensation methodologies, risk allocation, securities, insurance, warranties, and closeout requirements
• Ability to manage change orders, claims, notices, correspondence, delay and disruption issues, extensions of time, back charges, invoice validation, payment controls, and final account settlement
• Experience working with project teams during engineering, procurement, fabrication, modularization, construction, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases
• Understanding of project execution interfaces across various departments
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting contractual correspondence and notices
• Organized in document control, audit readiness, and contract file management
• Advanced experience with ERP, contract lifecycle management, procurement, document control, and project controls systems
• Willing to temporarily relocate to Moses Lake, WA and eventually relocate to a commercial plant location

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Professional contract management certification
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, Ariba, Aconex, Procore, or similar systems
• Professional credentials such as CPCM, CCM, CCCA, MRICS, PMP, CPSM, or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid sick time and vacation
• Competitive salary and equity compensation
• Inclusive, diverse work environment

About the company

Twelve is a next-generation industrial company advancing how everyday products are made from the molecule up. Their AirPlant platform harnesses CO2, water, and electricity to make essential fuels and chemicals.