NextDecade

Sr. Specialist, Contracts (Ref ID: 1025)

LocationBrownsville, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


About Nextdecade Corporation

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.


Summary Of The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Operations, the Sr. Specialist, Contracts will be responsible for leading the end-to-end management of complex contracts, with a focus on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Master Service Agreements (MSA), Professional Service Agreements (PSA), and other types of commercial contracts.

This role requires comprehensive expertise across the full contract lifecycle, from planning, through drafting, redlining, negotiation, to execution, and post-award administration. The Sr. Specialist, Contracts will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external business partners to ensure contracts are aligned with organizational goals, risk profiles and compliance standards.

This is a strategic, hands-on role that requires strategic thinking, attention to details and the ability to drive the results in a fast paced, cross-functional environment.


Key Responsibilities

Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial development through execution, compliance tracking, modifications, and closeout
Coordinate contract planning/contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners, legal, project management, finance, tax, technical teams, and other involved stakeholders
Lead the development, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts (EPC, MSA, PSA, etc.)
Draft, redline, and revise contract language to reflect negotiated terms and mitigate risk
Ensure alignment of contract terms with company objectives, requirements, and internal policies and procedures
Maintain version control during negotiations and oversee the integrity of contract documentation
Perform post-award contract administration, including tracking of deliverables, obligations, and milestones to ensure compliance and performance
Monitor key contract milestones, deliverables, and obligations to ensure timely performance
Collaborate with stakeholders to address contract-related issues and support resolution of disputes or claims
Prepare and issue contract amendments, change orders, and notices in coordination with internal stakeholders
Monitor contract compliance and support internal audits and reviews
Maintain accurate and organized contract records in the contract management system
Develop and implement standard contract templates and playbooks to support contracts formation and administration
Contribute to process improvements, templates, and tools that enhance contract management practices


Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of experience in contract management in the energy sector, particularly with EPC, PSA, MSA contracts.
Experience working in a matrixed organization and excelling in a dynamic team environment with matrixed objectives
Excellent negotiation skills and oral and written communication
Excellent people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong understanding of contract law and procurement principles.


Preferred Requirements

National Contracts Management Association (NCMA)
Supply Chain certifications such as CPSM, CCCM, CPCM, CSCP, MCIPS or other relevant certifications

DOT Requirements: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the company have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This position is subject to the Federal Pipelines Regulation; and is stipulated in the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 40 that requires drug and alcohol testing and must meet the testing standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.


Job Site Work Environment

Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions
Operates in a complex construction environment
Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits
Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction
Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required
Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations
Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift
The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities
Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance
Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods
May be required to enter confined spaces
May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire


NEXTDECADE VALUES

Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us
Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do
Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions
Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work
Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders
Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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