Minimum 6 years of experience in contract/subcontract management and negotiation within LNG, power, oil and gas, industrial, or construction sectors.
Strong understanding of contract agreements, legal/commercial requirements, invoicing, and change order processes.
Effective communicator across various disciplines and with contract counterparties.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business, or a related field.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and escalate issues.
Proficient writing skills for drafting contractual documents.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines.
Responsibilities
Manage full lifecycle contract management for complex agreements, including drafting and negotiating terms with strategic contractors.
Serve as the primary contact for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Contractors during contract negotiations and amendments.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to develop contracting strategies and risk management for new agreements.
Act as a liaison between project teams and the legal department to define legal and commercial strategies.
Evaluate, negotiate, and administer change orders and amendments with project teams.
Oversee change order requests, including drafting amendments and ensuring compliance with guidelines.
Support project teams in claims related to defects and warranty issues.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Engagement with strategic contractors and industry leaders.
Professional development opportunities in contract management and negotiation.
Access to a comprehensive Contract Lifecycle Management platform.
Involvement in high-stakes projects within the LNG and energy sectors.
Full Job Description
Summary The Senior Contracts Administrator will participate in a multi-disciplinary team that provides contracts oversight, implementation, and support and, as necessary, assist members of other departments in relation to such matters.
General Description Duties & Responsibilities
Handle full lifecycle contract management for complex agreements, leading the drafting, redlining, and negotiation of terms and conditions with strategic contractors, in coordination with the OFE team.
Be Venture Global's main point of contact with Original Equipment Manufacturers and Contractors during negotiation of new contracts, amendments, variation orders, and claims, as required.
Collaborate with Venture Global's team of Subject Matter Experts to define strategies related to contracting, risk management, controls, and taxes, for all assigned new OFE agreements and/or amendments.
Act as liaison between OFE projects team and Venture Global Legal department for all assigned agreements, to jointly define the best legal and commercial strategies to support Venture Global's goals and objectives.
Work with the OFE projects team to evaluate, negotiate and administer change orders, task orders, and amendments.
Administer all phases of new change order requests, including scope, price and schedule definition, contractual amendments drafting, internal reviews and approvals, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform entries, and execution, adhering to Venture Global's Guidelines and Procedures.
Support the OFE Project Team in all claims related to defects, serial defects, warranty, and acceptance, amongst others.
Take the lead on drafting official project notifications, as well as the coordination with technical and commercial experts, legal, and senior Management signoffs.
Monitor and review incoming official notices from strategic contractors and coordinate responses when necessary.
Enter and update contractual documents and requisitions in the CLM platform and obtain required approvals per Company's DOA, as required, in coordination with the Sourcing and Procurement department.
Advise the OFE Project Team on contractual questions by performing contract analyses and internal checklists
Ensure that strategic agreements meet all contractual criteria required for partial and final acceptance and/or completion, by developing internal checklists and being the conduit for obtaining final approvals from Company's senior Management team.
Receive and coordinate countersignature for all completion certificates issued by strategic contractors.
Support the closeout of OFE contracts in coordination with project controls, legal, and OFE Project team.
Develop and maintain contract documentation repositories.
Track and update all activities and progress on assigned activities in Company's designated logs.
Review and coordinate requests related to proof in insurance to be provided by the Company for strategic contracts.
Attend change orders management internal and external meetings, as required.
Attending project kick off meetings, project progress internal and external review meetings, costs review meetings, and quality reviews.
Support other contract administration tasks assigned by the OFE Contracts leader.
Qualifications
Required Experience
Minimum 6 years of professional experience with contract / subcontracts management and negotiation in the LNG, power, oil and gas, industrial, or construction industries.
Knowledge of contract agreements, legal and commercial requirements involved in contracts, invoicing and change order processes.
Able to effectively communicate across various disciplines and with contract counterparties.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business or related field.
Required Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to spot issues and risks and escalate when appropriate.
Excellent writing skills, including drafting of contractual documents.
Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to manage commercially sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work independently as well as with team members and take direction in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
About Venture Global LNG
Venture Global LNG is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company that develops, constructs, and operates LNG export facilities. The company's facilities are located in Louisiana and are designed to produce low-cost, reliable LNG for customers around the world. Venture Global LNG was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
