Contracts Manager - Capital Projects

Company Overview

ARM Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX, with offices in Calgary, Los Angeles, and Nashville. ARM Energy is a premier energy marketing and infrastructure firm, active in every sector of the energy value chain across all major North American oil and gas basins.

ARM Energy’s Midstream team is seeking qualified candidates for a Contracts Manager – Capital Projects based out of our Houston office. 

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will lead and drive the success of major 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.

Primary 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 operation consistent with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, understand, execute, and actively manage major contracts, functioning as the primary stakeholder manager and controller of all major contracts, ensuring all contractual obligations are met for both the Company 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 duties as identified and defined.
• Assist with the overall execution of large-scale capital projects.

Requirements:

• 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 fifteen (15) 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 XX%.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with multiple groups inside the organization.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple requests from several sources.
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision and alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to work within a small entrepreneurial team environment and help the organization achieve on-time / on-budget results.
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.

Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with customers.
• Ability to accept changes and quickly align resources to effect outcomes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.