Project Contract Analyst

Overview

Assist contracts manager in drafting, managing, and ensuring compliance of engineering contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• contract correspondence
• compliance monitoring
• tool development
• database management
• obe analysis
• negotiation support

Tasks

-Prepares letters and responses to the EPC contractor regarding certain aspects of the project and contract. Helps to prepare notices and facilitates quick responses to EPC contractor’s inquiries. -Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions and provides recommendations on change order and amendment documents in conjunction with legal and the contracts manager. Aids the Contracts Manager in managing the 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. -Provides support to the project teams’ understanding of all contract requirements and coordinate with the project team to ensure compliance with all contracts throughout the life of the project. Relays to the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance. Works with the project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly and provides support for the OBE process to convert from a cost reimbursable phase to a Lump Sum phase. -Supports the development and integration of contract management tools, templates, methods and processes. Using tools and templates, prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc. Works with Project Analyst to maintain the contract database and manage the contract document repository in SharePoint. -Get involved with regional and global contract management initiatives as needed and understand its impacts to the project, including any weather threats to the region or job site, or governmental tariff risk and ensures proper documentation and management of the initiatives or events. -Provides support in preparing for reviews, drafts white papers and tools for analyzing and tracking of Contractor OBE process and claims. -Collaborates with the risk and tax departments and contractors to administer insurance and tax programs required for specific projects, regions, or financing needs. -Assists advisors and manager in negotiating contract terms, pricing and payment schedules, ensuring that the agreements with vendors/suppliers are commercially advantageous. Prepares back up documentation prior to negotiations as assigned.

Requirements

• lng
• contracts
• negotiation
• bachelor's
• 2+ years
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-LNG, supply chain and commercial legal experience Preferred -Strong contracts negotiation skills Intermediate -Able to demonstrate excellent analytical and mathematical skills Intermediate -Detail oriented and adheres to deadlines Intermediate -Bachelor's Degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Required -2+ years of related professional experience in energy and procurement or contracts management. Required -Experience with day-to-day management of complex outsourcing arrangements Required -Able to resolve contracts and pricing issues Intermediate -Possess comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and accounting and finance principles Beginner -Certification a plus (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM, CPM) Preferred -Experience in Open Book Process is a plus Preferred -Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills Intermediate -Clear understanding of contracting strategies, including Convertible Contracts (i.e. OBE to LSTK Agreements) Beginner -Proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Outlook Email Intermediate -National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership or International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) preferred Intermediate

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About Sempra Infrastructure

-Born in 2021 from a merger of Sempra LNG and IEnova, it set out to shape North America’s energy backbone. -It plans & operates major LNG export terminals on both Pacific and Gulf coasts, such as Port Arthur and Energia Costa Azul. -Through its low‑carbon arm it launched the 320 MW Cimarron wind project, bundled into a 580 MW cross‑border renewables complex. -It secures green hydrogen & ammonia development deals, such as the US Gulf/West Coast framework with Avangrid. -Typical projects mix mega‑scale LNG export, pipeline builds, wind farms and low‑carbon facilities under one umbrella. -It stands out by connecting LNG and renewables, pioneering cross‑border energy links and next‑gen clean fuel ventures.

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