Job Summary
•The Contracts Advisor will support the day-to-day administration of engineering, construction, procurement, and supply contracts related to our LNG export and pipeline projects.
•The Contracts Advisor will participate in a multi-disciplinary team that provides contracts oversight, implementation, and support, and, as necessary, assist other members of the Company’s Legal Department concerning such matters.
•Reports to the General Counsel and works under the supervision of the Senior Lead Contracts Advisor.
Duties
•Ensure strict discipline of contractual requirements for administration, claims, and change orders. Work closely with the relevant project stakeholders to finalize change order documentation.
•Support Commercial Manager and Legal Department during the entire life cycle of contracts from limited notice to proceed to completion. Monitor contract deadlines and deliverables.
•Manage, analyze, prepare, and log all contract-related correspondence and notices with the EPC contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors, and monitor compliance with contracts.
•Liaise with Corporate support functions such as Finance/Accounting, Procurement, and Project Controls.
•Liaise with technical disciplines such as Engineering, Quality Control, HSSE, and Project Management.
Skills
•Bachelor’s degree or greater; a law degree is not required for this position.
•5+ years of experience in contract administration with a sponsor, construction company, or supplier, preferably in the energy sector.
•Detailed knowledge of EPC contract agreements, legal requirements involved in contracts, compensation methods, invoicing, and change order processes required.
•Able to effectively communicate across various disciplines and with contract counterparties.
•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to spot issues and risks and escalate when appropriate.
•Excellent writing skills, including drafting of basic legal documents.
•Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines with a sense of urgency.
•Attention to detail and ability to manage commercially sensitive and confidential information.
•Ability to work independently as well as with business team members and take direction in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-project business environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
•Houston, TX 77010: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person