Manager, Subcontracts

Venture Global LNG • Cameron, LA

68d

About The Position

Venture Global LNG 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 construction contracts associated with the Company's LNG projects. Subcontract Manager will manage all phases of the project subcontracts, including preparation of subcontracts plan, bidders' pre-qualification, subcontracts formation, risk assessment, execution, ongoing contract and change management, reporting and formal contract close-out procedures. This individual will participate in a multi-disciplinary team that provides contracts oversight, implementation, and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Business or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 7-10+ years of professional experience with contract / subcontracts.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in engineering / construction subcontracting activities for the oil and gas industry.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work on Project Site, in Louisiana.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the Project Team in developing and forming subcontracts.
• Leadership and oversight for Subcontract Administrators.
• Managing all phases of engineering and construction subcontracts, including pre-qualification, formation, execution and close-out.
• Creating and maintaining project subcontract plans.
• Sourcing potential subcontractors and performing bidders' qualification in collaboration with HSE and QA/QC teams.
• Ensuring proper technical inputs needed for the award of subcontracts are timely received from proposals and project technical teams, avoiding to the extent possible any post-award changes.
• Creating and issuing RFQs, adding value to the scope of work, technical documents, and project schedule.
• Soliciting and ensuring proper review of RFQ package documents for completeness prior to issue.
• Receiving and analyzing proposals, negotiating the terms of the subcontracts with the support of the Project and Legal teams.
• Obtaining NDAs from bidders/subcontractors, as required.
• Conducting subcontracts pre-award, project kick-off and status meetings.
• Preparing, with the collaboration of the Project Team, the Subcontract Bid Assessment & Recommendation for award to be reviewed and approved by management.
• Subcontract execution/formalization, following Company Guidelines and Procedures.
• Tracking and auditing subcontract document list working in conjunction with the Document Control Team.
• Reviewing and analyzing quantity assessment provided by Project Controls for invoice validation and subcontract productivity.
• Ensuring all required subcontractor insurance is in place prior to the performance of any Work.
• Attending Site construction meetings, as required.
• Overall Change Order management, including working closely with the relevant Project stakeholders to finalize change order documentation.
• Performing subcontract risk assessment.
• Monitoring and reviewing invoices from subcontractors.
• Obtaining Lien Releases and completion certificates from subcontractors.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Oil and Gas Extraction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree