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Houston, TX (HO) - Engineering - E&C HoustonAir Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace.
Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
The document outlines the job description for a Contracts Manager. This exempt position, supervised by the Director of Contracts, requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Legal and 5-10 years of experience. The role involves managing contracts, developing strategies, monitoring risks, and ensuring contractual awareness within project teams. Responsibilities also include facilitating communication, supporting legal and procurement claims, and supporting audits. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of contract management principles and tools, and an understanding of plant engineering.
This exempt position, supervised by the Director of Contracts, requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Legal and 5-10 years of experience. The role involves managing contracts, developing strategies, monitoring risks, and ensuring contractual awareness within project teams. Responsibilities also include facilitating communication, supporting legal and procurement claims, and supporting audits. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of contract management principles and tools, and an understanding of plant engineering.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Participates in the Front End phase to provide its view on the operability of the contract under negotiation.
● Preparation and management of Air Liquide E&C Group Contracts, in accordance with Group Contracts Guidelines.
● Manages the contract and creates contractual awareness within the team members from early in the project via the Contract Management Plan (CMP).
● Plans and develop contract and claim management strategies during project execution
● Monitors and controls commercial risks and opportunities during the project lifetime, particularly related to deviations from the project baselines.
● Informs and mentors project team members on contractual requirements (notifications, alerts etc.).
● Sets up and administers claim management logs / tools.
● Facilitates communication between other disciplines not directly involved in project execution.
● Establishes a working relationship with the client, supporting the Project Manager in managing contractual communication and negotiations.
● The Contract Manager is an active member in the project execution team engineering, procurement, and subcontracting on commercial, financial, and contractual requirements and minimizing E&C’s liability exposure and retaining its project profitability. Additionally, soliciting cost and schedule impacts for Claim management to client, subcontractors, vendor etc. as may be required.
● Supports Legal and Procurement for Client and/or Vendor Claims.
● Flexible approach to support esp. Reimbursable contract administration, with Project Controls resource support, for man-hour and expenses invoicing in accordance with Contract requirements.
● Supports audits and all other quality assurance internal processes.
___________________Are you a MATCH?EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, Business or related field is required
● At least 5 - 10 years of related experience
● Contract form and Contract Management principles.
● Contract Management tools and procedures
● Basic technical understanding for plant engineering
● General RMPC knowledge:
○ Scheduling, progress and critical path
● Strong analytical and problem solving skills
● Able to effectively interface with various disciplines / organizations and various contract types, including Government related contracts
● Demonstrates strong computer skills and knowledge of core business software, including Google Workspace.
● Demonstrates skills in administration and time management.
● Demonstrates knowledge of report writing, presentation and plan development.
● Fluent English (spoken and written)
● Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, Business, or a related field
- 5–10 years of related experience
- Knowledge of contract forms and contract management principles
- Knowledge of contract management tools and procedures
- Basic technical understanding of plant engineering
- General RMPC knowledge, including scheduling, progress, and critical path
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interface effectively with various disciplines, organizations, and contract types, including government-related contracts
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of core business software, including Google Workspace
- Administration and time-management skills
- Knowledge of report writing, presentations, and plan development
- Fluent English, spoken and written
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Valid U.S. employment authorization without requiring current or future visa sponsorship
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
Air Liquide Insights
What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
