Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, Energy Commerce, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred experience in contract administration, commercial operations, or energy marketing.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple agreements and deadlines.
Ability to read and summarize contracts, identifying key commercial terms.
High attention to detail and sound judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and contract management tools; oil and gas experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Coordinate contract assignments and communications for asset integrations.
Maintain an inventory of commercial agreements, tracking ownership and status.
Manage contract renewals, extensions, and terminations to meet deadlines.
Review and summarize key commercial terms and obligations.
Collaborate with Marketing and Legal to identify risks and clarify terms.
Support due diligence by organizing contracts and tracking open items.
Ensure accurate filing of executed agreements in management systems.
Prepare contract summaries and status reports for stakeholders.
Lead internal contract-management projects for process improvement.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for professional development and process improvement.
Engagement in high-impact projects related to asset integrations.
Exposure to various aspects of the energy sector.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITES:
The Senior Manager, Commercial Contract Administrator supports the Marketing organization by managing the full lifecycle of commercial agreements tied to natural gas, crude oil, NGLs, gathering, processing, transportation, storage, and related services. The role is focused on contract assignments for new asset integrations, renewals and terminations, commercial-term review, and contract-management projects. This position partners closely with Marketing, Legal, Accounting, Operations, Midstream, and other internal teams to promote business continuity, accurate records, and timely execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate contract assignments, consents, amendments, and counterparty communications for acquisitions, divestitures, and other asset integrations.
Maintain a complete inventory of commercial agreements, including ownership, status, effective dates, expiration dates, renewal provisions, and notice requirements.
Manage contract renewals, extensions, terminations, and related notice processes to ensure deadlines and business decisions are addressed on time.
Review and summarize key commercial terms, including pricing, fees, volume commitments, term, termination rights, notice requirements, and other material obligations.
Work with Marketing and Legal to identify assignment requirements, contractual risks, missing documentation, and terms that may require clarification or renegotiation.
Support due diligence and Day 1 readiness by organizing contracts, tracking open items, establishing counterparty contacts, and coordinating execution activities.
Ensure executed agreements, amendments, notices, and supporting documents are accurately filed and reflected in contract-management systems and trackers.
Prepare contract summaries, status reports, obligation calendars, and management updates for internal stakeholders.
Lead or support internal contract-management projects, including template development, process standardization, data cleanup, system enhancements, and audit support.
Coordinate with Accounting and commercial teams when contract terms affect invoicing, settlements, accruals, revenue reporting, or other recurring processes.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, Energy Commerce, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in contract administration, commercial operations, energy marketing, legal operations, land, accounting, or a related function preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple agreements, deadlines, counterparties, and workstreams simultaneously.
Ability to read contracts, identify key commercial terms, summarize obligations, and escalate issues clearly.
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and contract/document management tools; oil and gas or energy industry experience is preferred.
Core Competencies:
Contract lifecycle management | Commercial analysis | Asset integration support | Cross-functional coordination | Document control | Process improvement | Risk awareness | Deadline management
Office Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
