Contract Manager - Power & Energy
Caterpillar Inc. · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $184,700 / year
- Houston, TX
Job highlights
- Lead high-value contract development and negotiations.
- Manage enterprise-level risk strategy and mitigation.
- Provide strategic advice on deal structures.
- Ensure full lifecycle governance and accountability.
- Requires 15+ years of complex contracts experience.
About the role
About Caterpillar Inc.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
About Caterpillar Oil & Gas And Marine
Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.
About The Role
The Contracts Manager – Power & Energy is a senior leader accountable for end-to-end ownership of commercially complex, high-value contracts. Drives contract strategy, leads negotiations, ensures compliance, and delivers executable commercial agreements aligned to business objectives and enterprise risk frameworks.
Additional Information
- Houston, Texas is the preferred location for this role. Relocation eligibility will be evaluated based on candidate qualifications
- This role will require 5 days onsite
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
What Will You Do
- Lead development of complex, non-standard agreements aligned to strategy
- Lead and shape high-stakes negotiations end-to-end
- Strategic advisor influencing deal structure and outcomes
- Owns enterprise-level risk strategy and contract mitigation decisions
- Drives full lifecycle governance and accountability across industry segments
Top Candidates Will Have
- 15+ years of complex contracts experience
- Power and Energy industry experience
What Will You Have
- Contracts Review: Knowledge of contractual and legal matters related to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.); ability to evaluate, interpret and improve the language used in contractual agreements.
- Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information.
- Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Key skills/competency
- Contracts Management
- Power and Energy Industry
- Legal Analysis
- Risk Management
- Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Agreement Development
- Financial Acumen
- Stakeholder Management
- Compliance
Skills & topics
- Contracts Manager
- Power Energy
- Caterpillar
- Contract Management
- Legal Analysis
- Risk Management
- Negotiation
- Houston Jobs
- Senior Leader
- Energy Industry
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 15+ years of complex contracts experience and Power & Energy industry expertise.
- Showcase contract lifecycle management: Emphasize skills in contract strategy, negotiation, compliance, and risk management.
- Demonstrate legal and analytical skills: Detail your ability to review, interpret, and create complex agreements.
- Quantify achievements: Provide examples of managing high-stakes negotiations and mitigating enterprise risks.
- Network internally: Connect with Caterpillar employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the role and company culture.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary responsibility of the Contracts Manager – Power & Energy at Caterpillar?
- The Contracts Manager – Power & Energy at Caterpillar is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of commercially complex, high-value contracts. This includes driving contract strategy, leading negotiations, ensuring compliance, and delivering executable commercial agreements aligned with business objectives and enterprise risk frameworks.
- What industry experience is required for the Contracts Manager position at Caterpillar?
- Top candidates for the Contracts Manager – Power & Energy role at Caterpillar will have significant experience in the Power and Energy industry. This specific industry knowledge is crucial for understanding the complexities and nuances of the contracts managed in this division.
- What are the key skills and competencies needed for this role at Caterpillar?
- Key skills include extensive experience in complex contracts review, legal analysis, risk management, managing multiple priorities, attention to detail, and effective communication. Experience in the Power and Energy industry is also highly valued.
- Is this a remote position or will I be required to work on-site at Caterpillar?
- This Contracts Manager – Power & Energy role requires employees to work 5 days onsite. Houston, Texas is the preferred location for this position.
- Does Caterpillar offer visa sponsorship for the Contracts Manager position?
- No, visa sponsorship is not available for this Contracts Manager – Power & Energy position at Caterpillar. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- What is the expected salary range for a Contracts Manager at Caterpillar?
- The summary pay range for the Contracts Manager – Power & Energy position at Caterpillar is $147,760.00 - $221,640.00 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on individual factors, job level, market location, and experience.
- What benefits does Caterpillar offer to its employees?
- Caterpillar offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to plan eligibility, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) savings plans, health savings accounts, career development opportunities, and an incentive bonus, among others. These benefits also apply to part-time employees.