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We are currently looking for a Category Manager Growth Projects for our Houston, TX office.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Category Manager for Growth Projects is responsible for the sourcing and contracting of EPC and construction services supporting Boardwalk's capital growth portfolio. This role owns the procurement delivery function for capital programs - managing construction contractor relationships, developing contracting strategies, and ensuring Supply Chain is integrated into project planning and execution from early development through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:Procurement Planning and Cross-Category Coordination- Serve as the Supply Chain lead on capital programs, ensuring procurement timelines, contracting strategies, and supplier engagement are integrated into program schedules and cost plans from early development through commissioning.
- Develop program-level procurement plans that define contracting approach, bid timelines, award milestones, and Supply Chain resource requirements.
- Coordinate across commodity Category Managers to align category-level sourcing activity with program delivery requirements, ensuring schedule, budget, and sequencing accountability are maintained.
- Maintain visibility across the active capital program portfolio to identify cross-program scheduling conflicts, supplier capacity constraints, and sequencing risks requiring escalation or coordination.
- Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and Finance during budget development to ensure cost estimates reflect current market conditions for construction services.
Sourcing, Contracting, and Contract Management- Develop contracting strategies for each program scope, including determination of appropriate contract structure (lump sum, unit rate, T&M, or hybrid) and competitive approach.
- Execute the full sourcing lifecycle for assigned categories including supplier prequalification, RFP and RFQ development, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation, and award documentation in compliance with Boardwalk's sourcing policy and delegation of authority.
- Draft, evaluate, and negotiate contract commercial structures in coordination with Legal, Insurance, Treasury, and Risk Management to ensure appropriate risk allocation and commercial terms.
- Ensure all contractual records, bid documentation, and contract correspondence are maintained in Boardwalk's contract management and ERP systems in accordance with records retention requirements.
- Manage post-award contract administration including contract handover, supplier performance monitoring, commercial assurance, and coordination of modifications and extensions.
Contractor Relationship and Capacity Management- Develop and maintain Boardwalk's contractor base including prequalification standards, safety performance thresholds, and capability assessments.
- Manage strategic contractor relationships to ensure Boardwalk maintains preferred customer status and access to top-tier construction capacity.
- Monitor construction market conditions including labor availability, contractor backlog, and regional demand dynamics; provide proactive intelligence to leadership.
- Negotiate and maintain Master Service Agreements with primary construction contractors to enable streamlined contracting and consistent commercial terms.
Commercial and Supply Chain Governance- Enforce Boardwalk's sourcing policy, competitive bid requirements, and delegation of authority on all capital program procurement activity.
- Maintain procurement documentation supporting cost reporting, regulatory filings, and post-program audit requirements.
- Identify and escalate non-compliant procurement practices, including unauthorized vendor engagement and non-competitive awards.
- Partner with Legal to ensure construction contracts and amendments comply with Boardwalk's commercial standards and applicable regulatory obligations.
Risk Management- Identify and manage commercial and schedule risks on capital program procurement including contractor capacity constraints, scope uncertainty, and cost escalation exposure.
- Monitor construction services market cost trends - including craft labor, subcontractor pricing, and equipment rates - to support contingency adequacy and change order benchmarking.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies appropriate to program scope, schedule, and contracting structure.
Stakeholder Partnership- Serve as the primary Supply Chain partner to Boardwalk's Project Development and Execution organization, interfacing with project leadership, Engineering, and Finance.
- Represent Supply Chain in program governance forums including kick-off meetings, design reviews, and executive updates.
- Present contracting strategies, contractor selection recommendations, and commercial risk assessments to VP Supply Chain and senior leadership.
Performance Management and Reporting- Track and report program-level procurement KPIs including cost savings relative to estimate, competitive bid compliance, award cycle time, and contractor safety performance.
- Conduct post-program procurement reviews to capture lessons learned and improve contracting strategy on future programs.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience- Minimum 8 to 12 years of progressive procurement or category management experience with demonstrated focus on EPC and construction services contracting in the midstream, upstream, downstream, or pipeline infrastructure sector.
- Demonstrated experience managing construction services bid processes on major capital programs, including contract negotiation, performance management, and claims administration.
- Prior experience on pipeline construction, compressor station, or other regulated infrastructure programs strongly preferred
Technical Knowledge- Strong understanding of the capital program execution lifecycle - pre-FEED through commissioning - and how Supply Chain integrates at each phase.
- Familiarity with pipeline and facilities construction methods
- Working knowledge of construction contract structures including lump sum, unit rate, and T&M, and appropriate application to pipeline and facility scopes.
- Understanding of applicable regulatory procurement documentation requirements for FERC-certificated infrastructure programs.
Core Capabilities- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent capital program procurement processes in a schedule-driven, cross-functional environment.
- Strong commercial acumen encompassing construction contract structures, risk allocation, liquidated damages, change order management, and claims assessment.
- Organizational discipline to manage complex bid processes, multi-stakeholder approval workflows, and documentation requirements across active programs.
- Effective commercial advisor within a project team environment, credible with engineers, project managers, and construction professionals.
- Strong communication and influencing skills; capable of escalating commercial risks and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:
Preferred Qualifications- Professional certification in project management or supply chain (PMP, CPSM, or equivalent).
- Experience with Oracle EBS, SAP, or Primavera in a capital program procurement environment.
- Interstate natural gas pipeline, midstream, or FERC-regulated infrastructure experience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.
