Primary Purpose
The Business Interface Advisor (BIA) is responsible for assisting the Business Interface Manager (BIM) in the coordination of commercial aspects of internal and external interfaces for company liquefied natural gas (LNG) project(s).
The BIA will support the strategy of the project developing, implementing and managing process/procedure efficiencies and lessons learned into the day-to-day management of the project(s). The BIA will work cross functionally with project areas to track project status / performance and assist with the development of solutions for issues and forecasted issues.
The BIA utilizes interface management plans to track and monitor: (1) deliverables, (2) schedules, (3) correspondence.
The BIA will support maintaining associated documentation all in accordance with the Project Execution Plan while utilizing standardized project control processes and tools.
Work location will be Houston and with periodic travel to the Port Arthur job site during the course of the project execution.
Duties And Responsibilities
The BIA reports directly to the Business Interface Manager and is responsible for providing support in the management and coordination of all Project internal and external interfaces and related activities including:
- Support the development, management, and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Project Processes and Procedures. Determining and outlining business process improvements and coordinating improvement strategies with internal stakeholders. Analyzing and monitoring implemented changes to business processes and making adjustments as needed. Overseeing all aspects related to the implementation stages of process improvement initiatives.
- Support BIM with all internal and external project related interfaces. External interfaces include investor members / equity partners, lenders, contractors, and other consultants. Internal interfaces include applicable project related functions such as Insurance/Risk, Legal, Operations, Tax, Permitting, and External Affairs..
- Coordinate, prepare and disseminate information as required regarding project status, compliance and modifications. Optimize project messaging through the development of consistent and effective project content; producing / maintaining appropriate, standardized reporting documents (reports, presentations, videos and other mediums) reflecting key issues, resolutions, and performance to enable them to effectively understand risks and impacts on the project.
- Consult and collaborate with all project stakeholders and overall project venture for the completion of activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Business Communications / Administration / Services, Contracts/Supply Mgmt or equivalent experience Required
Experience
- 7+ years of experience related professional experience in energy and project business services, controls or contracts management with experience in day-to-day management of high-volume project-related inquiries and complex tasks. Required
- 5+ years of experience with develop processes and procedure materials and delivering training to internal clients. Required
Skills And Abilities
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of general project and corporate business practices. Advanced
- Able to interact with all levels of management and become a key member the Project Team. Intermediate
- Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills. Advanced
- Listening skills and ability to document events, details and meetings, with a strong attention to detail. Advanced
- Exceptional recordkeeping, time management, and organizational skills. Advanced
- Interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical skills Advanced
- High performing communicator and facilitator used to working in cross-functional groups and a fast paced organization with rapidly changing goals. Advanced
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and ability to provide consultation to other members of the project team. Intermediate
- Ability to create a strong, trusting and collaborative interface and coordination environment. Intermediate
- Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction. Advanced
- Computer skills including working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and database software packages, presentation software (audio/visual), internet applications and/or company specific computer applications Advanced
Area of Interest
Business Operations
Total Rewards Philosophy
Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.
Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.