Act as the Project Legal Counsel and provide end‑to‑end legal support for large scale biogas projects, with an emphasis on project development, construction, transactions, and contract management.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement CAPEX procurement strategies aligned with project development schedules and portfolio priorities.
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex project documentation, including EPC contracts, supply agreements, service agreements, and related side agreements.
Act as procurement lead for assigned projects, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing internal approval stage gate process
Oversee commercial negotiations with EPC contractors and key suppliers, including pricing, delivery timelines, warranties, and performance guarantees
Coordinate with Engineering, insurance and ESG teams on risk allocation, LDs, technical guarantees, and contract interfaces
Embedded credit officer for Live Oak Bank’s solar and renewable energy lending team, approving and managing credit for solar and renewable energy projects.
Locations (2)
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
United States
Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $190,180.00 - $262,140.00 per year. Compensation may also include annual bonuses and long-term incentives, subject to various metrics and company policy.
Responsibilities
Approve solar and renewable energy credit requests within individual authority
Provide subject matter expertise on solar and renewable energy projects and financing structures
Evaluate project economics and revenue quality
Assess sponsor, developer, EPC, and O&M counterparty strength
Oversee the credit aspects of construction lending and conversion to term
The EPC Preconstruction Manager is accountable for every project from sales handoff to Notice to Proceed (NTP) and construction readiness. This role leads the preconstruction team that does the work while balancing preconstruction decisions against total installed cost, constructability, safety, quality, and the overall project schedule—not only design completion, purchase price, or the NTP date.
Compensation
Weekly pay
Quarterly bonus potential based on company performance
401(k) profit sharing plan
Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance
Contributions toward medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, as well as health deductible expenses, for employees and their covered dependents
Flexible work schedule and hybrid work arrangements
Three weeks (120 hours) of vacation time, plus flexible paid time off (PTO) after the first year
12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave
Eight paid company-wide closure days
Company-issued cell phone or reimbursement
Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs
Annual company retreat to foster team building and company culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and counseling services
Pet-friendly work environment
Responsibilities
Lead the preconstruction team and set priorities and standards
Review and approve the team's deliverables and remove roadblocks
Drive decisions across Design, Engineering, Procurement Construction, Finance, and Legal for Solar & BESS projects
Ensure Construction team staff participate in decisions affecting installation methods, equipment suitability, delivery sequencing, and field execution
Set and operate within written delegated authority for spending commitments, awards, change orders, and contingency use
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, civil, or mechanical), construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience
Review, analyse and draft engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts and agreements with key subcontractors, including their schedules and annexes
Lead or support key contract negotiations in collaboration with the commercial team
Coordinate contractual risk assessments and define how each identified risk will be managed during project delivery
Advise project managers on their contractual obligations and help them manage risks during project delivery
Manage contractual notices, variations and claims during project delivery
This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of North American infrastructure credits, delivering forward-looking rating opinions, leading a team of analysts, and integrating modern AI-enabled analytical practices.
Compensation
anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $240,000 USD
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop analysts, building credit expertise.
Drive adoption of modern analytical practices by embedding generative AI, advanced analytics, and automation into workflow.
Lead high-quality credit and capital markets analysis across assigned issuers and sectors.
Translate issuer and sector developments into clear, decision-ready analytical perspectives.
Identify and implement workflow improvements in partnership with Data, Technology, Compliance, and Methodology teams.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or professional certification (such as CFA)
Providing strategic, practical, and business-focused legal support for Zachry’s supply chain, subcontracting, and EPC-related contracting activities.
Locations (2)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United States
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal partner to Zachry’s engineering, procurement and construction groups on the formation, negotiation, interpretation, and administration of related contracts.
Draft, review, negotiate, and support execution of contracts that align with project requirements, prime contract obligations, company risk standards, commercial objectives, and operational needs.
Support EPC projects, maintenance services, turnaround work, engineering services, and corporate procurement activities across Zachry’s business groups.
Advise procurement, supply chain, project management, engineering, finance, risk management, compliance, and executive stakeholders on contract structure, risk allocation, flow-down obligations, supplier performance, change management, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving contract templates, playbooks, fallback positions, preferred terms, and negotiation guidance for procurement and supply chain agreements.
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