Project Senior II - Houston, TX

Overview

Project Contract Senior II — Houston, Texas, United States

Job Description

Leads major construction project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management. Develops assignments, timetables and responsibilities for team members. Identifies, prepares and obtains regulatory approval for combined construction and operating licenses (COL), early site permits (ESP), and other permits required by industry regulatory agencies and state and/or local governments for the construction and operation of facilities.

Ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time. Interfaces between the project team, construction site and management.

Prior to Execution Stage Scope: Prior to the project execution stage, as a member of the Owner team, this role supports the negotiation, management and administration of any applicable development stage work including but not limited to LNG FEED agreements, studies, etc. This role also supports the negotiation and execution of the EPC Agreement that will govern the execute stage of the work.

Execution Stage Scope: During the project execution stage, as a member of the Owner team, this role supports the management and administration of an EPC Agreement (>$5 Billion value) for a large-scale capital project. The EPC governs the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, and requires diligent oversight to ensure contractual alignment and commercial integrity.

In a supporting leadership capacity, this role reports to the Owner LNG Contract Manager, assisting with EPC agreement oversight, stakeholder engagement. If applicable, based on performance and project need, the role may be allocated one to two direct reports in support of task execution, mentorship, training, oversight of deliverable quality, and timely responsiveness in line with the project's pace. This role requires performance independently, as applicable, and at a senior level while fostering and contributing to a collaborative, accountable team environment.

Success in this role requires support to influence complex team action under an aligned strategy, contract administration subject matter depth and breadth of knowledge in the execute phase of a large scale capital project, solving complex problems taking a broad perspective, collaboration with cross-functional teams working at various locations, and the ability to identify, assess and proactively mitigate risks to protect Owner interests.

The scope of this role includes ensuring adherence to SI's and the Project's standardized plans, procedures, and tools to enable effective and strategic EPC contract administration. In parallel, the role is expected to actively contribute to the continuous improvement of these frameworks identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, clarity, and alignment with evolving project needs.

• Provide ad-hoc guidance on EPC Agreement terms related to various issues, obligations, changes, and claims. Escalate issues, where necessary, to the Project Contract Principal and/or the Project Contract Manager and other leadership. Liaise with other subject matter experts as needed (including legal, tax, insurance, etc.) depending on the issue.
• Assures proper utilization of the Project Contract Administration Plans and procedures. Also, assures compliant delineation and proper management of asset-specific contract administration, deliverables and documents per phase in completion of tasks.
• From time to time develop and present EPC Agreement trainings for the Owner Project team for their awareness and cross functional issue mitigation and collaboration.
• Investigate complex issues in the frame of the EPC Agreement context and requirements, and as necessary, draft letters to the EPC Contractor clearly explaining the issue and mitigations necessary in accordance with the agreement. Coordinate such complex letters with legal for review and input prior to sending to Contractor. Support other members of the contracts team with letter drafting as appropriate.
• Contribute or lead, as assigned,…