Contracts Manager - Houston, United States - Lyondell Basell North America

Lyondell Basell North America Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

The Capital Project Contracts Manager is primarily responsible for all aspects of contracting for assigned capital projects in the range of $10-$750MM Total Installed Cost (TIC). Depending on project size and complexity, the Capital Project Contracting Manager may also direct a contract administrator or contract administration employees of an engineering and construction management firm.

Deliverables

Develop and own the project contracting strategy and project contracting plans
Ensure cost of contracted work is to budget and that the delivery supports the project schedule
Ensure contracts are executed in accordance with Legal and Corporate requirements
Ensure approved and qualified contractors are selected
Negotiate terms and change orders on behalf of LyondellBasell
Manage effective internal client and external contract relationships to benefit the Project

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Establish contracting plan, strategy and milestone schedule
Ensure contracting performance meets project plan, schedule and budget
Execute strategic contract agreements where available, following the agreed processes and project contracting strategy
Ensure that contract correspondence, documentation, and records are being prepared accurately and are current
Implement and communicate contract deliverables measurement and or incentive systems that clearly indicate the performance level of the contracting strategy and supplier effectiveness. Maintains focus on achieving milestone dates, added value, lowest total "life cycle" cost and cost savings
Manage the RFx process and develop commercial evaluation criteria and weighting
Effective contract commercial negotiation on behalf of LYB with the inclusion of Legal, Risk Management, and Finance, as required
Ensure compliance with LYB supplier qualification, safety and technical review process
Liaise between Technical Services, Legal, Risk Management, Global Engineering Services, and Site Technical Authority
Ensure adherence with Trade Compliance requirements
Promote excellent working relationships with internal customers and other supporting organizations
Maintain relationships with key business partners and key supplier contacts
Ensure that business drivers, departmental goals and measures are aligned
Recognized as a leader and subject matter expert in developing contracts for engineering, construction labor and general services for capital projects; sharing knowledge and expertise to the project team within this area

Min. Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Work Experience

10+ years of project contracting experience within an Owner organization or EPC organization working directly on contracts for capital projects with TIC of more than $10 MM is highly preferred
15+ years of oil, gas, or petrochemical related industry experience and knowledge related to construction or services contracting
Experience in negotiating commercial terms for multi-million dollar contracts
Experience in developing project contracting plans and project contracting strategies

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Preferred Qualifications

Critical Competencies/Behaviors

Contracting Professional able to work as a valued team member within the Project and Engineering Organizations to ensure the contracting cycle remains on time and budget
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a matrix environment on multiple projects in various phases
Good project management skills and a proven track record of making successful decisions on projects
Ability to negotiate with contractors on legal and commercial aspects of complex contracts
Deep understanding of "fit for purpose" compensation models and contracting strategies within the Capital project process
Ability to travel locally to jobsites or Engineering offices as needed

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiation
Problem solving
MS Excel. MS Word
SAP, Ariba preferred
Strong bias to action and sense of urgency
Organized and detail orientated

Competencies

Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.