LNG EPC Contract Manager
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This position will support the Lake Charles LNG (LCLNG) Project (the Project), reporting to the Contracts and Commercial Senior Manager and is accountable for supporting the daily administration, coordination, reporting and management of the LCLNG EPC Agreement and leading the daily administration, coordination, reporting and management of other construction and operations service contracts supporting the LCLNG Project. This position will interface with all levels of LCLNG Project management including construction, operations, engineering, legal and accounting and assist in coordinating with LCLNG contractor(s) in relation to the Project. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Leading day-to-day administration of LCLNG Project construction and operations service contracts and agreements.
- Supporting day-to-day administration of the LCLNG EPC Agreement and interfaces between LCLNG and the EPC contractor’s contracts and subcontracts functions.
- Supporting the Contracts and Commercial Senior Manager in monitoring performance of contractual obligations by LCLNG and project contractors.
· Supporting the Contracts and Commercial Senior Manager in the review and approval of EPC contractor deliverables.
· Supporting monitoring and reporting of EPC contractor’s subcontractor’s contractual, cost and schedule performances.
· Supporting initiation, tracking and monitoring of LCLNG contract change requests, change orders, amendments, claims, deliverables, and correspondence.
- Assisting the Contracts and Commercial Senior Manager with EPC Agreement change and claims validation and management, including commercial discussions, coordination of negotiation plans, and identifying project risks and mitigations.
- Supporting and assistance to all LCLNG teams relating to contract requirements, management and interpretation.
- Reviewing contractor invoices and resolving invoicing issues with the contractors.
- Maintaining the project service contract information database and generating information for regular and special projects.
- Preparation of special reports or conduct of special projects as assigned.
Required Skills (External)
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with emphasis on business or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience.
- 8+ years of work experience with emphasis on large cost reimbursable EPC contracts related to the construction and operation functions in the LNG industry preferred.
- Significant direct, on site, construction contract administration experience.
- Good working knowledge and experience in administration of large EPC contracts.
- Familiarity with applicable legal and contract terminology, conditions and governmental regulations related to petrochemical construction in Louisiana and the United States.
- Experience with complex negotiations and multidiscipline issue resolution.
- Ability to handle complex and highly confidential matters in a professional manner.
- Problem solving with ability to recognize issues and deal with them directly.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a team setting supporting multiple customers in a variety of environments and to interact effectively with counterparts from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organization skills and work ethic.
- Sense of initiative with desire to become truly involved in the business.
- Personable, positive and enthusiastic attitude with capability to deal effectively with people.
- Willingness to relocate to and work an extended work schedule at the LCLNG Project site near Lake Charles LA during project construction.
- Willingness to undertake both domestic and international business travel.
- Willing to perform short term international assignments at LCLNG module fabrication locations.
- Willingness to learn.
Preferred Skills:
- Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with team and all levels of management and employees.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines with a sense of urgency.
- Strong computer skills required with strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint and other web-based systems.
- Customer service and solutions oriented.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Innovative thinker.
- Team player.
- Must have strong research abilities, detail orientation and organizations skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment on multiple, concurrent assignments.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
· Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
· Occasional overnight travel may be required.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.