Senior Manager, Major Construction Project Management

Sempra Infrastructure•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Major Construction Project Management provides functional leadership for the E&C Contracts Management function across multiple projects. The role oversees contract negotiation, drafting, compliance, and governance throughout project development and execution, and establishes and maintains contract management standards, procedures, templates, and best practices. These include claims management, change orders, project correspondence, RFPs, ITTs, and contract strategy development. The position supports project contract administration teams to promote consistent commercial compliance and effective contractual governance. It leads cross-project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, project closeout, handover, troubleshooting, and people management. The role assigns responsibilities, develops work plans, and oversees team performance, while collaborating with E&C functional leaders, Project Directors, and stakeholders across Supply Chain, Project Controls, Marketing, Development, Legal, and Regulatory functions. The role leads large-scale construction initiatives and portfolio management, ensuring governance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across projects and teams. It approves project plans, executes contract strategies, controls and authorizes expenditures, manages project closeout, leads procurement initiatives, monitors portfolio performance, maintains subcontractor relationships, and supports team development.

Requirements

Typically requires a four-year degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Typically requires 10 years of related experience.
Ability to assess organizational impacts of capital investments.
Ability to integrate capital delivery strategy with enterprise objectives.
Ability to lead initiatives spanning regions or business units.
Comprehensive knowledge of large-scale construction programs.
Knowledge of enterprise risk, safety, and compliance frameworks.
Skill in influencing senior leadership on priorities and tradeoffs.
Skill in leading managers and multidisciplinary construction organizations.

Nice To Haves

MBA or a degree in Business or Engineering.
Related professional experience in energy and contracts management.
Construction management experience.
Contract management experience.
LNG or gas processing experience.
Experience with day-to-day management of complex contractual arrangements.

Responsibilities

Provide functional leadership for E&C Contracts Management across multiple projects, including contract negotiation, drafting, compliance, and governance.
Establish and maintain contract management standards, procedures, templates, and best practices, including claims management, change orders, project correspondence, RFPs, ITTs, and contract strategy development.
Support project contract administration teams to promote consistent commercial compliance and effective contractual governance.
Lead cross-project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, closeout, handover, troubleshooting, and people management.
Assign responsibilities, develop work plans, and oversee team performance.
Collaborate with E&C functional leaders, Project Directors, and stakeholders across Supply Chain, Project Controls, Marketing, Development, Legal, and Regulatory functions.
Approve project plans, execute contract strategies, and control and authorize expenditures.
Manage project closeout, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled, final inspections are completed, and required regulatory approvals are obtained.
Lead planning, execution, and oversight of procurement initiatives to secure contractors for design, construction, and project oversight.
Manage project portfolio performance by establishing and monitoring key performance indicators.
Develop and maintain relationships with key subcontractors, ensuring performance aligns with company quality and safety standards.
Facilitate targeted training and development initiatives for team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.