Job Description
We are currently seeking a Business Administrator to support our construction site in Louisiana, USA, reporting directly to the Head of Construction Department. This role will initially be based inParis, France for six months before relocating to Cameron Parish, Louisiana as part of a long-term expatriate assignment.
This is a key role within a fast-paced, high-impact construction environment, supporting the smooth operation of business, administrative, and people processes for a site of 400+ employees. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within an ambitious international project and make a real difference on the ground.
Your Mission
As Business Administrator, you will play a central role in ensuring the effective day-to-day functioning of the site by managing administrative, business, and personnel-related processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and managing administrative procedures
- Ensuring the smooth operation of site office services
- Supporting the administrative management of supervision personnel
- Coordinating accommodation and local transportation for contractor teams, vendor representatives, licensors, and visitors
- Maintaining personnel records and reports
- Coordinating immigration and administrative matters
- Managing work permit processes with local authorities and customs clearance requirements
- Monitoring timesheets for contractor local personnel and expatriates
- Organizing travel and ticketing services
- Managing the contractor car pool
- Leading and coordinating a team of 5 external contributors
About You
We are looking for a proactive, organized, and people-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic industrial environment and enjoys working across multiple priorities.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A Technical Diploma (Bachelor's or Master's) or a business diploma
- At least5 years of experience in business/admin roles on construction sites within the oil & gas or energy sector
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
- Exposure to functional management, which would be an advantage
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Confidence in working with key business stakeholders
- The ability to perform effectively in a high-stakes industrial environment
- English fluency is required; French is a plus but not mandatory
Career Growth
This position offers strong long-term potential. It may evolve into a Business & Administration Manager role across multiple projects or open the door to technical career paths within Construction Management.
At Technip Energies, your development matters. You will be supported through learning opportunities such as T.EN University and the Future Ready Program, as well as regular check-ins and development conversations with your manager to help you grow and reach your full potential.
What's Next?
Once we receive your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile and assess your match with the role requirements. We appreciate your patience during the selection process and encourage you to monitor your application status through your candidate account.
