Job Title: Contracts Administrator
Location: Downtown Houston, TX
Employment Type: Contract (Multiple Openings)
Industry: Oil & Gas - Exploration & Production (E&P), LNG
Start Date: Immediate
Position Overview:
We are actively seeking experienced Contracts Administrators to support several major operators in the Exploration & Production and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sectors. These are exciting contract opportunities to work on high-impact energy projects in downtown Houston. Ideal candidates will bring strong expertise in contract lifecycle management, vendor engagement, compliance, and negotiation within the oil and gas industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and administer contracts for services, equipment, and materials in support of E&P and/or LNG operations.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders including supply chain, legal, finance, engineering, and project teams to ensure contract alignment with company policies and project goals.
- Manage contract change orders, amendments, and close-out activities.
- Lead or support negotiations of terms and conditions to mitigate risk and drive value.
- Track contract deliverables, performance milestones, and vendor compliance.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in client contract management systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Oracle).
- Support bid evaluations, RFP/RFI processes, and supplier onboarding.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of contract administration experience in the oil & gas industry.
- Strong working knowledge of E&P and/or LNG operations and associated contracting strategies.
- Proficiency with contract management platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Oracle, SharePoint).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Additional Information:
- All roles are based on-site in downtown Houston with major operators.
- Multiple openings available, with immediate start dates.
- Competitive compensation offered, commensurate with experience.
If you're a skilled Contracts Administrator ready to make an impact on high-profile energy projects, we want to hear from you.