Manager – Subcontracts

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost. 

We are seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager, who is familiar with engineering, procurement and construction contracts and large infrastructure and/or energy projects, to administer and enforce all of the procurement, construction and supply contracts associated with the Company’s LNG projects. This individual will participate in a multi-disciplinary team that provides contracts oversight, implementation, and support and, as necessary, assist other members of the Project Controls Department in relation to such matters.

The Subcontracts Manager will report to the Vice President.

This position will be located in the Cameron, LA area.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate visible leadership and commitment to HSSE performance.
• Manage, analyze, prepare and log all contract-related correspondence and notices with the EPC contractors, suppliers and subcontractors and monitor compliance with contracts.
• Ensure strict discipline to contractual requirements for administration, claims and change orders. Work closely with the relevant project stakeholders to finalize change order documentation.
• Monitor contract deadlines and deliverables. 
• Adhere to the prescribed contract processes for correspondence and change management.
• Ensures the primary contractor, monitors its subcontractors and suppliers performance and acts quickly on underperformance.
• Drives the site contracts to support the delivery of the project within the contractual terms.
• Reviews contractor work planning and ensures it is the most efficient and effective approach and challenges when appropriate.
• Communicates regularly project status to Management and Project stakeholders.
• Coordinates with various Corporate and Technical functions

Job Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business or a related field.
• 7 to 10+ Years professional experience in energy and contracts management in a field construction setting.
• Detailed knowledge of 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 simple 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 team members and take direction in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A law degree is not required for this position.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.