Overview In this role you will oversee the full lifecycle of complex LNG contracts from drafting to closeout, working within a multi-disciplinary team to support Venture Global's project goals. You will be the primary liaison with OEMs and contractors during negotiations, amendments, and change orders, coordinating with the OFE team and Legal to define strategies that manage risk and maximize value. You will lead contract administration activities, support warranty and acceptance processes, and ensure timely completion and compliant project closeout. This role offers exposure to high-profile LNG projects and a chance to shape commercial strategy in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities- Manage full lifecycle contract management for complex agreements, including drafting, redlining, and negotiation
- Serve as the main point of contact with OEMs and contractors during negotiations, amendments, variation orders, and claims
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to define contracting, risk management, controls, and taxes strategies
- Act as liaison between OFE projects team and Legal to define best legal and commercial strategies
- Evaluate, negotiate, and administer change orders, task orders, and amendments
- Oversee all phases of new change order requests, including scope, price, schedule, approvals, and CLM entries
- Support claims related to defects, warranty, and acceptance
- Lead drafting of official project notices and coordinate approvals from technical, commercial, legal, and senior management
- Monitor official notices from contractors and coordinate timely responses
- Enter and update contractual documents in CLM platform and obtain required DOA approvals with Sourcing/Procurement
- Advise project team on contractual questions via analyses and checklists
- Ensure strategic agreements meet acceptance criteria and secure final approvals from senior management
- Coordinate countersignature for completion certificates
- Support contract closeout in coordination with project controls, legal, and OFE team
- Develop and maintain contract documentation repositories
- Track progress on assigned activities in designated logs
- Coordinate proof of insurance requests for strategic contracts
- Attend change order meetings and project reviews
- Support other contract administration tasks as directed by the OFE Contracts leader
Key requirements- Minimum 6 years' experience in contract/subcontracts management and negotiation in LNG, power, oil and gas, industrial, or construction industries
- Knowledge of contract agreements, legal/commercial requirements, invoicing, and change order processes
- Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills and ability to interact with contract counterparties
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business or related field
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with risk awareness
- Strong drafting/writing skills for contractual documents
- Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines
- Attention to detail and handling of confidential information
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Strong writing and contractual drafting skills
- Effective communication across disciplines
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform
- Invoicing and change order processes
- Negotiation and contract drafting capabilities
