Senior Manager, Major Construction Project Management

Sempra•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provides functional leadership for the E&C Contracts Management function across multiple projects, overseeing contract negotiation, drafting, compliance, and governance throughout project development and execution. Establishes and maintains contract management standards, procedures, templates, and best practices, including claims management, change orders, project correspondence, RFPs, ITTs, and contract strategy development. Supports project contract administration teams to promote consistent commercial compliance and effective contractual governance. Leads cross-project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, project closeout, handover, troubleshooting, and people management. Assigns responsibilities, develops work plans, and oversees team performance. Collaborates with E&C functional leaders, Project Directors, and stakeholders across Supply Chain, Project Controls, Marketing, Development, Legal, and Regulatory functions to support project delivery and enterprise objectives. Leads large-scale construction initiatives and portfolio management, ensuring governance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across multiple projects and teams. Approves project plans, executes contract strategies, and controls and authorizes expenditures. Oversees procurement initiatives to secure contractors for design, construction, and project oversight, and manages portfolio performance through key performance indicators. Manages project closeout, contractual obligations, final inspections, and regulatory approvals to support compliant project transition. Builds subcontractor relationships and promotes performance aligned with quality and safety standards. Supports team development through targeted training and performs other duties as assigned.

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, business, or engineering degree.
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.
Oversee contract negotiation, drafting, compliance, and governance throughout project development and execution.
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 in maintaining commercial compliance and contractual governance.
Lead cross-project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, project 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.
Lead large-scale construction initiatives and portfolio management, ensuring governance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across projects and teams.
Approve project plans, execute contract strategies, and control and authorize expenditures.
Manage project closeout, including fulfillment of contractual obligations, final inspections, and required regulatory approvals.
Lead planning, execution, and oversight of procurement initiatives to secure contractors for design, construction, and project oversight.
Manage portfolio performance by establishing and monitoring KPIs.
Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships and ensure performance aligns with company quality and safety standards.
Facilitate team training and development to strengthen technical competencies and support professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.