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Tallgrass

Manager-Project Contracts

Houston, TX · On-site

Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions (ILS) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled ... Responsibilities Project Contracts Manager Job Responsibilities: * Lead and manage all aspects of ...

TallGrass

Manager-Project Contracts

Houston, TX · On-site

Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions (ILS) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled ... This role would be a primary leadership role in the ILS Project Team. Education: * Bachelor ...

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Manager-Project Contracts

Houston, TX • On-site

Tallgrass
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Job description


Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions (ILS) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Contracts Manager to lead and drive the success of contracts for a multi-billion dollar energy infrastructure project. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of contract management, negotiation, and compliance within the energy sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the project's success by managing contracts efficiently, mitigating risks, and effectively managing stakeholders. This role would be a primary leadership role in the ILS Project Team.
Responsibilities
Project Contracts Manager Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage all aspects of project services contracts, ensuring they meet schedule, commercial, and contractual requirements, and be the primary relationship owner for major contracts key stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement contract management plans, strategies, and procedures for executing large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
  • Utilize procurement tools and systems to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with various departments and cross-functional teams to provide procurement services and support organizational goals.
  • Ensure the application of Procurement Policies and Procedures to maintain an efficient, professional, and compliant
  • Report administratively to the Procurement organization, but functionally and daily to the Senior Manager - Project Contracts.
  • Develop, understand, execute, and actively manage contracts for the ILS Projects, functioning as the primary stakeholder manager and controller of contracts, ensuring all contractual obligations are met for both Tallgrass and the supplier / contractor.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings/efficiency and develop/prioritize contract management initiatives.
  • Develop and implement contract strategies that align with the project's goals and objectives.
  • Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing with vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing any issues or disputes that arise.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, engineering, and project management teams to ensure seamless contract execution.
  • Provide guidance and support to the ILS Project Management Team throughout project development and execution.
  • Conduct regular contract reviews and audits to ensure adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with contracts and propose solutions to minimize impact.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation.
  • Communicate regularly with Management on ILS projects, goals, and objectives, including weekly and monthly project reporting.
  • Lead complex negotiations or provide guidance and assistance with agreement and service provider relationships to ensure the company's best interests are achieved.
  • Collaborate with Internal Audit in managing compliance with Tallgrass policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Track and report key functional metrics for cost analysis, process review and benchmarking.
  • Engage with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written) in person, by telephone, and in email and actively listen.
  • Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
  • May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed, and travel domestically and internationally to participate in key meetings and manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
  • Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Law, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Technical background highly desired but not required.
  • A minimum of 10+ years' direct work experience in Procurement may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:
  • A minimum of ten (10) years' active and direct work experience, the majority of which should be in Procurement and / or Contract Management.
  • Extensive experience in Contract Management, particularly in large-scale energy infrastructure, oil and gas, LNG, or other complex projects.
  • Experience in preparing and negotiating a wide variety of complex service contracts including Major Construction Agreements.
  • Familiarity with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and major Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) contractual terms and intent.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract law, industry regulations, and best practices.
  • Required travel 25%.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
  • Personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude with capability to engage effectively and negotiate firmly with suppliers.
  • Ability to manage complex and highly confidential matters in a mature, professional manner.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets, and information retrieval.
  • Strong reading, listening and analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems.
  • An ability to successfully organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, frequently under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze events at the transaction level and apply sound and consistent resolutions to such events.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, driving creative solutions to complex issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels (field to C-Suite) internally and externally.
  • Ability to work independently to manage tasks and timelines.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate across various teams.
  • Utilize strategic approach for planning and problem solving, with a "continuous improvement" mindset.
  • Ability to quickly change direction in a demanding environment while effectively communicating within the organization.
  • Work cooperatively and effectively with others and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
  • Ability to maintain a measurable high level of performance.

Physical Demands:
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Sitting, standing, walking, speaking (in person or via phone / video conference), moving throughout a construction site or operating industrial facility, driving, seeing (specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus), hearing, feeling, bending or stooping, squatting or crouching, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Generally, office working conditions with some time in construction and operating industrial environments.
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to fly on airplanes domestically and internationally (up to >14 hours).

Working Conditions:
  • Required to carry a mobile phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
  • Occasional overnight travel and weekend travel may be required.
  • May be required to work nights and weekends, or non-traditional work hours as needed.
  • Successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:
  • No

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
  • Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
  • Experience using Oracle ERP Cloud software

Other Responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

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