LNG Senior Contracts Administrator - Houston, TX

• Aid in negotiating contract terms, pricing, payment schedules and change orders to ensure that the agreement(s) with vendors/suppliers are commercially advantageous. Prepare negotiation plan to include supporting documentation prior to negotiation.
• Administer complex contracts and responsible for managing contract obligations. Works cross-functionally to track and expedite the completion of Owner obligations using company developed tools and templates and coordinates with various functions to track and expedite the completion of contractor obligations.
• Review, advise, and train the project team on prime contracts and subcontracts requirements. Monitor contract compliance to ensure that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
• Provide life cycle support of the agreement to include change management and contract close-out. Draft change orders and amendments, contract terms, pricing and payment schedules, gathers signatures, and records changes into contract management tools. Perform audits of contract documents to ensure compliance, tracks contract performance against commitments, and compliance to project policies and procedures. Support the verification of completion certificates and documenting project and contract close-out.
• Lead and participate in key meetings to accurately document discussions, events, actions, and resolutions, as well as draft white papers and strategic recommendations, and create tools for analyzing and tracking of contractor activities, notices, and claims.
• Draft formal correspondence such as notices, letters and responses to the contractor's inquiries.
• Liaise with legal, insurance, risk and tax departments and contractors to develop and administer insurance and tax requirements for specific projects, regions, or financing needs.
• Develop and integrate contract management tools, templates, methods and processes. Using tools and templates, prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc. Assist in developing and maintaining the contract databases, logs, dashboards, and manage the SharePoint contract document repository.
• Research current regional and global events, including any events related to public policies, health and safety, seismic and weather threats to relevant region or job site, or governmental tariff risks to understand potential risks and impacts to the Owner. Tracks issues and drafts memoranda to document events and risk mitigation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Law, Finance, or Supply Chain or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Required

• 8+ In a comparable contracts administration or contracts management role within the energy sector or on complex capital construction projects. Required
• Experience with dispute resolution, claims management, contracting, procurement, supply chain management, and commercial legal experience. Preferred
• Experience with LNG or complex high value construction projects Preferred
• Experience with day-to-day management of high-volume contract-related inquiries and change management Preferred
• Experience in EPC contracting and familiarity with various contract delivery methods such as LSTK, GMP, Cost-Plus, etc. Preferred
• Experience with develop training materials and delivering training to internal clients. Preferred

• Knowledge of general corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and accounting and finance principles. Advanced
• Knowledge of contracting strategies.
• Contract negotiation skills. Advanced
• Listening skills and ability to document events, details and meetings. Intermediate
• Interpersonal, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills. Advanced
• Analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and ability to provide consultation to other members of the project team. Intermediate
• Computer skills including working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and database software packages, internet applications and/or company specific computer applications Intermediate

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Preferred
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) Preferred
• Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) Preferred
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) Preferred
• Certified Project Master (CPM) Preferred

• Depending on assigned project or area supported, fluency in a language such as Spanish may be preferred.

Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.