Sr. Specialist, Contracts

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Contracts, the Sr. Specialist, Contracts will be responsible for leading the end-to-end management of complex contracts, with a focus on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Master Service Agreements (MSA), Professional Service Agreements (PSA), and other types of commercial contracts.

This role requires comprehensive expertise across the full contract lifecycle, from planning, through drafting, redlining, negotiation, to execution, and post-award administration. The Sr. Specialist, Contracts will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external business partners to ensure contracts are aligned with organizational goals, risk profiles and compliance standards.

This is a strategic, hands-on role that requires strategic thinking, attention to details and the ability to drive the results in a fast paced, cross-functional environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial development through execution, compliance tracking, modifications, and closeout.
• Coordinate contract planning / contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners, legal, project management, finance, tax, technical teams, and other involved stakeholders.
• Lead the development, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts (EPC, MSA, PSA, etc.).
• Draft, redline, and revise contract language to reflect negotiated terms and mitigate risk.
• Ensure alignment of contract terms with company objectives, requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain version control during negotiations and oversee the integrity of contract documentation.
• Perform post-award contract administration, including tracking of deliverables, obligations, and milestones to ensure compliance and performance.
• Monitor key contract milestones, deliverables, and obligations to ensure timely performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address contract-related issues and support resolution of disputes or claims.
• Prepare and issue contract amendments, change orders, and notices in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor contract compliance and support internal audits and reviews.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records in the contract management system.
• Develop and implement standard contract templates and playbooks to support contracts formation and administration.
• Contribute to process improvements, templates, and tools that enhance contract management practices.
• Effectively influence and work across the company, with other departments and stakeholders to execute short and long-term objectives.
• Establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders while also understanding, anticipating, and responding to their business needs, objectives, and challenges.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers / fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and / or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.