Contracts Manager - ECA

Primary Purpose
The Contracts Manager is primarily responsible for managing the EPC and other primary contracts. They lead the Contracts Management team, initiate, track and monitor contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintains associated documentation. They manage several project interfaces and are a key member of the PMT (Project Management Team). Uses standardized processes and tools to blend contract compliance with commercial know-how and practicality and focuses on contract compliance and risk mitigation, protecting and enhancing margins. Manage claims management risk and processes in partnership with legal.

This position will be located in Ensenada, Mexico.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Intervenes, analyzes, manages and resolves business conflicts between the company and the EPC.
• Manages ongoing life cycle of the agreement including any potential amendments to product/service price and/or terms and conditions, contract performance against commitments, and compliance to agreed terms.
• Proactively identifies savings/value opportunities throughout the life cycle of the contract.
• Collaborates with all areas of JV to ensure vendor partners are effectively managed and contract is fully leveraged.
• Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
• Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
• Responsible for implementation of Contract Management processes.
• Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
• Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance.
• Manage Change Orders Claims; and work closely with Legal Team and Management Team.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Controls, Engineering , Construction and Management Teams for execution of the EPC Agreement.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain, or Similar Required

Experience

• 8 Related professional experience in energy and contracts management. Required
• 8 Billion Dollar or above EPC Contract management experience. Required
• LNG experience. Required
• Team and People Leadership Experience Required
• EPC Claims Management Experience. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and accounting and finance principles.
• Strong contracts negotiation skills.
• Able to resolve contracts and pricing issues.
• Able to advise and interact with all levels of management.
• Able to demonstrate excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Outlook Email, Instant Messaging, SharePoint preferred.

Other qualifications

• Spanish - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM). Preferred
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership or International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM). Required

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled