Lead, Contracts

Commonwealth LNG is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Contracts professional to lead and drive the successful execution of major contracts for a multi‑billion‑dollar LNG development project. This role requires deep expertise in contract formation, contract administration, and the negotiation of complex terms and conditions within the energy sector, particularly large‑scale EPC, supply, and service agreements.

The Contracts Lead will play a critical role in achieving project objectives by independently managing assigned contracts across their full lifecycle, from negotiation through execution, change management, and close‑out. This role requires strong commercial judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation, and the ability to clearly communicate contractual positions, risks, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external counter parties.

The successful candidate will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, legal, and finance teams to ensure contractual alignment with project objectives, while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry best practices.

• Independently develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bid packages, and commercial documentation for assigned scopes of work.
• Lead and support contract negotiations by preparing and reviewing redlines, issue lists, and commercial risk assessments; negotiate commercial terms within assigned authority and escalation of key issues appropriately.
• Independently manage assigned contracts from award through execution, ensuring compliance with contractual, commercial, and pricing obligations.
• Prepare decision support packages (DSP) and commercial summaries to support major contract award approvals.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and contract amendments with minimal supervision.
• Identify potential cost savings, commercial efficiencies, and contract risks; recommend practical solutions.
• Proactively identify issues, unclear direction, or gaps in information and determine next steps independently.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, shifting scopes, and evolving project needs in a dynamic environment.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable contracting actions without step‑by‑step direction.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Project Management teams to support effective and timely contract execution.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and external counter parties.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well‑organized contract records and documentation.
• Support contract‑related reporting and provide timely status updates as required.
• Demonstrate a hands‑on, proactive, “go‑get‑it” mindset with strong ownership of assigned work.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed, and travel domestically and internationally to participate in key meetings and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

• Experience with administration of EPC prime contracts.
• Experience working in an Owner oversight role interfacing with EPC contractors during project execution.
• Experience with tagged equipment purchase agreements and related commercial and contractual terms.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in Contracts required.
• LNG experience preferred, but not required.
• Contracting experience in Louisiana preferred, but not required.

• Extensive experience in contract management for large‑scale energy infrastructure projects, including oil and gas, LNG, or other complex capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, negotiating, and administering a wide range of complex contracts, including major construction, EPC,…