Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.
We are seeking to welcome a Vice President, Project Controls, OFE to our Arlington, VA team. Serving as an integral member of the Company’s Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) and Project Controls leadership team, the Vice President, Project Controls, OFE will be responsible for the development and adherence to Venture Global LNG standards and control processes related to cost, including associated systems. This includes partnering and leading cross functional initiatives to develop, deploy and coordinate strategy, policies, related systems and tactics across the company to improve cost management, manage schedule and promote contract adherence. The position requires strong leadership, good written and oral communication skills, a collaborative approach to completion of tasks, creative analysis, tenacity and a good work ethic. Key interactions include Executive Management, Houston based team members, corporate team members, vendors and contractors. The ability to effectively interface with the Houston and Site Teams is a prerequisite. Minimum 25% travel internationally and domestic as required.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive fabrication and financial strategies to monitor and manage OFE costs, materials management and schedules effectively
- Monitor and analyze OFE expenditures to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
- Prepare detailed financial reports and analyses to track OFE component procurement and fabrication performance and provide performance insights to senior management
- Integrate with and routinely support VG finance team with OFE cost forecasts and cash flows.
- Manage and interpret cost audits and prepare cost reports for executive management
- Actively supports the contract Change Management Process by maintaining functional knowledge of contractual requirements and ensures proper documentation and communication of project changes
- Provide oversight for OFE invoicing reviews, audits, and invoice approvals
- Manage and provide leadership of the OFE Project Controls team in providing accurate cost data consistent with Company procedures
- Demonstrate budget management, accurate cost collection, and communications with project and corporate management leading to optimal decisions
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results
- Ensure transparency relative to project issues or any known items that may impact the accurate projection of the project cost to complete through timely and purposeful communication
Qualifications:
- 10 or more years of experience in a senior leadership role within the owner's cost control and project execution organization on major capital projects. Energy industry experience preferred.
- A four-year accredited college degree in finance, accounting along with CPA, CMA, ACCA preferred.
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with leading ERP and Cost Software such as SAP and EcoSys. Mastery of MS Excel required.
- Proven management experience to include training, leading and development of employees.
- Demonstrated ability to develop or refine a company-wide cost control program and clearly communicate expectations and business value to all levels of the business.
Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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