Manager, Contracts

Job Description

• Review and evaluate EPC Contractor subcontracting strategies, including bidder lists, scope of work, commercial pricing structures, and evaluation criteria.
• Conduct an independent review of each assigned subcontract pricing structures, scope of work, and budget details to confirm alignment.
• Assess commercial bid evaluations (CBE), clarifications, and recommendation for award packages to identify commercial, contractual, and execution risks.
• Support Owner review and approval processes for subcontract awards, including preparation of evaluation summaries and decision support materials for internal stakeholders;
• Monitor EPC Contractor subcontract administration activities post-award to ensure compliance with subcontract and EPC contractual requirements
• Review subcontract change requests, variations, and claims to assess contractual entitlement and alignment with EPC provisions
• Evaluate cost and schedule impacts associated with subcontract changes and provide recommendations to Owner stakeholders
• Support development of Owner positions on subcontract-related commercial matters, changes, and potential disputes
• Identify and track emerging risks, claims trends, and potential cost or schedule exposure arising from subcontract execution
• Proactively identify issues, gaps, or inconsistencies in EPC Contractor subcontracting activities and recommend mitigation actions
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management teams to ensure consistent and aligned contractual positions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized records of reviews, assessments, and correspondence;
• Support subcontract and commercial reporting, including timely updates on key risks, issues, and status;
• Adapt to changing priorities, evolving scopes, and project needs in a dynamic execution environment;
• Demonstrate a proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong ownership of assigned oversight responsibilities;
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned;
• May be required to work occasional non-traditional hours and travel to Project jobsite to support project execution
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the public

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in an EPC subcontracting organization.
• LNG experience preferred, but not required
• Contracting experience in Louisiana preferred, but not required

• Extensive experience in contract management for large‑scale energy infrastructure projects, including oil and gas, LNG, or other complex capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, negotiating, and administering a wide range of complex contracts, including major construction, EPC, supply, and service agreements.
• Strong familiarity with EPC and major equipment manufacturer PO terms, risk allocation, and commercial intent.
• In‑depth knowledge of contract law, industry regulations, and contract management best practices applicable to large capital projects.
• Proven ability to analyze contractual and commercial issues at the transaction level and apply sound, consistent, and practical resolutions.
• Demonstrated commercial judgment and problem‑solving capability in ambiguous, high‑value, and time‑sensitive situations.
• Ability to manage complex and highly confidential matters in a mature, professional, and discreet manner.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and engage confidently with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate contractual positions, risks, and recommendations to audiences ranging from field teams to executive leadership.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast‑paced, demanding project environment.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with a focus on planning, continuous improvement, and proactive risk identification.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, evolving scopes, and project needs while maintaining accountability for outcomes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, for commercial analysis, documentation, and reporting.

About
The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast.  The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.