Senior Administrator, Project Management

Cheniere Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Administrator, Project Management provides high-level administrative and organizational support to Cheniere’s Engineering and Construction organization. The role is the department’s primary administrative resource, supporting executives, managers, and project teams while helping maintain efficient office operations and administrative processes. It manages complex schedules, meetings, communications, reports, presentations, and records, and provides guidance to other administrative personnel. The position operates independently within approved guidelines and with minimal supervision, delivering pertinent information to leadership in a timely and accurate manner. Work is generally performed in a typical office environment; at an onsite location, the office may be within an active construction zone. Work may occasionally be performed from home, after normal work hours, or on weekends. Business needs may involve periodic travel, including to operating facilities or Cheniere’s Houston Corporate Headquarters. The job is subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by applicable federal regulations or Cheniere.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is the minimum education requirement.
At least five years of administrative support experience.
Strong knowledge of administrative and office management practices.
Knowledge of business communication and professional correspondence standards.
Knowledge of records management and document retention practices.
Familiarity with budgeting, purchasing, and expense management processes.
Knowledge of meeting planning and executive support functions.
Understanding of organizational policies and confidentiality requirements.
Working knowledge of project terminology and department operations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Leadership and mentoring skills.
Strong problem-solving and administrative process improvement capabilities.
Ability to support multiple leaders and teams simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework or progress toward a college degree.
Experience in engineering, construction, industrial operations, EPC, or capital projects environments.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced administrative support to Engineering, Construction, and Capital Projects leadership.
Manage complex calendars, schedules, appointments, and meeting coordination for department leaders.
Coordinate department meetings, leadership reviews, project meetings, and special events.
Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodations, and expense reporting for department personnel.
Maintain department records, files, and confidential business documents in accordance with company policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for administrative matters within the department.
Screen and prioritize communications, inquiries, and requests on behalf of leadership.
Assist with departmental budgets, purchase requisitions, invoices, purchase orders, and expense tracking.
Support onboarding for employees, contractors, and consultants assigned to engineering and construction teams.
Coordinate office logistics, workspace planning, conference room scheduling, and administrative resources.
Maintain organizational distribution lists and other communication lists.
Compile, analyze, and prepare reports and presentations for management review.
Support document management and records retention activities.
Lead administrative process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and consistency.
Coordinate departmental training schedules, recognition activities, and employee engagement events.
Handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and discreetly.
Assist leadership with special projects, presentations, and strategic initiatives.
Perform additional tasks as assigned; duties and scope may change with business demands.