Lead Contracts Advisor

Lead Contracts Advisor

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, Texas, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76 brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview

Motiva is seeking a results-driven Lead Contracts Advisor to oversee the commercial and contractual administration of EPC agreements within our Major Capital Projects organization.

Initially located in our Downtown Houston office, this role may be co-located at the EPC contractor's office, serving as Motiva's lead commercial interface and ensuring disciplined execution of complex, high-value contracts supporting mega downstream projects such as our new Aromatics expansion at the Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex.

The Lead Contracts Advisor serves as a strategic advisor to project leadershipleading all aspects of EPC contract management, from change and claims administration to risk mitigation and performance management. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in owner-side contract execution for large-scale refining, petrochemical, or integrated manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and supplier performance management of major EPC contracts, ensuring full compliance with commercial terms and contractual deliverables.
• Manage the change management process, including identification, evaluation, negotiation, and approval of variations and amendments.
• Manage claims and disputes, developing strategy, performing entitlement and quantum assessments, and supporting resolution in coordination with legal and project controls.
• Serve as Motiva's primary contract management liaison with the EPC contractor, fostering collaborative relationships while protecting commercial and schedule interests.
• Advise project leadership on contractual implications of technical or commercial decisions; facilitate contractual communications, including formal notices and correspondence.
• Manage contract close-out and documentation handover.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other team members, promoting compliance, contracting and commercial excellence across the MCP organization.
• Contribute to the development of standardized processes, templates, and KPIs to strengthen Motiva's capital project governance framework.

Experience and Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and / or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.