Director, Advanced Work Packaging

Venture Global LNG•Houston, TX

56d•Onsite

About The Position

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 a Director, Advanced Work Packaging to be based in the Houston, TX area. Position Overview: The AWP Director is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the company's Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) program across all LNG facility development projects. This role ensures full alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations through a disciplined AWP framework that drives predictable outcomes, reduced field rework, and improved labor productivity. The Director will oversee AWP strategy, governance, tools, procedures, and implementation across multiple megaprojects, ensuring the owner's organization and subcontractors execute within a consistent, high-performance AWP environment. The role will also require effective communication to Project and Executive Management for timely decision making and incorporation of stakeholder input. The role will have potential for travel to other project locations and contractor offices. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in EPC project execution and controls functions with strategic leadership skills to ensure robust forecasting, progress measurement, and integration of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) schedules into integrated master schedules.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in major capital project execution within the energy or industrial sector, including at least 5 years in an AWP leadership role.
Strong understanding of EPC work processes, path of construction development, and digital construction systems integration.
Experience implementing AWP in owner/operator or EPC environments for large-scale industrial or LNG projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence across organizational boundaries.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
Familiarity with AWP software (e.g., O3, Smart Construction, WorkPacks, Jovix) and data integration with project systems (Primavera, SAP, SmartPlant, Site Sense, etc.).
Strong data analysis and reporting skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and Office Timeline platforms.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
Strong work ethic with ability to effectively prioritize, meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and business needs, and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to efficiently summarize and prioritize information.