Contract Manager, Project Controls (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change,  based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Eversource is looking for a Contract Manager, Project Controls in Westwood, MA. The Contract Manager oversees the full lifecycle of Transmission and Engineering contracts that support execution of the Capital Portfolio. They work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Legal, and other corporate groups to ensure all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements. A key responsibility includes partnering with procurement to manage rebidding activities for major contract categories and establishing performance expectations aligned with industry and safety standards. The role analyzes contract terms, identifies risks, and guides mitigation strategies while monitoring rates, schedules, and scope. The Contract Manager also participates in negotiations, bid evaluations, and pre‑ and post‑bid meetings to support timely and accurate RFP awards. Beyond contract oversight, they maintain vendor relationships, track contractor performance issues, pursue back charges and warranty claims, and conduct audits to reduce billing errors. They additionally support project teams by resolving design conflicts, maintaining accurate contract data in eBuilder, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions: 

• Develops, negotiates, and manages service and complex material contracts in support of Transmission project execution (e.g. Constructor of Choice (“COC”) Master Service Agreement (‘MSA’), Engineer of Choice (‘EOC’) MSA) in collaboration with Project Managers, Engineering, and Procurement.

• Provides full management and ownership of contracts from inception to closeout, including review of rates, schedule of values, terms, change management, invoice review and approval, etc.

• Partners with Procurement to effectively manage the competitive bid process & major category rebids, coordinating with transmission & distribution project managers, project engineers, procurement, and other project team members on scope creation, detailing deliverables, ensuring required exhibits are included, answering requests for information and clarification, vetting proposals, and ultimately vendor selection to ensure a fair and equitable process.

• Advises Project Managers & Engineers on contract strategy for managing risks and claims in coordination with procurement and/or legal where appropriate.

• Participates in commercial negotiations to establish contract structure, price, terms and conditions and other pertinent contract conditions to ensure business requirements are appropriately captured and reflected in the final agreements.

• Communicates and coordinates consistently with Project Managers, project Engineers, and other project team members on contracts, vendor performance, RFP, and RFI related matters.

• Collaborates with Project lead to prepare direct award proposal packages to seek approval from the respective Committee meetings (i.e. EOC and COC, etc.)

• Facilitate of EOC & COC Committee meetings. Create agenda with approved packages timely for review by committee. Document notes and exceptions from meeting and follow up for completeness.

• Builds and maintains internal and external stakeholder relationships.

• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate policies throughout contract lifecycle.

• Defines capital contractor performance expectations in conjunction with Project Management and Project Engineering industry & safety standards.

• Establishes and executes a strong scope control process to mitigate out-of-scope charges.

• Drafts contract notices and claims and manages the resolution of such claims to the satisfaction of the project team and business.

• Maintains an organized file retention database for Project Contract Controls to ensure robust justification for regulatory compliance, internal and external audits