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Calumet · 8 hours ago

Senior Contracts and Compliance Manager

Great Falls, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Calumet is a company that delivers innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. The Senior Contracts and Compliance Manager will play a crucial role in managing contracts and compliance for the Department of Energy’s Loan Guarantee Agreement, ensuring adherence to regulations while coordinating with various stakeholders.

ManufacturingOil and GasProduct Management

Responsibilities

Lead role in managing LGA Phase 2 execution agreements, including preparation, negotiating, and coordination of agreements for engineering, consulting, licensor, NDA, procurement, construction, construction management, etc. Additionally, working with turnaround, tech services and maintenance on IRA 45Z requirements for compliance execution of work

The Sr. Contracts and Compliance Manager ensures that the flow down requirements and references contained within the DOE Loan Guarantee Agreement (LGA), IRA 45Z, as well as are incorporated into the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts; Purchase Orders (PO); equipment agreements, consulting agreements, etc

Support monthly reporting to the DOE and senior management

Work closely with identified Company third-party consultants for both IRA 45Z and DOE LGA legal and compliance support

Knowledgeable of the EPC agreement and DOE LGA requirements and support the project team and corporate in complying with the Conditions Precedent (“CPs”)as they relate to the Phase 2 portion of the LGA

Incorporate the CPs, as applicable to the Phase 2 execution of the LGA contracts and work

Coordinate and manage procurement activities for Phase 2, including KPIs, procurement, compliance, auditing activities that support the agreements, POs, and reporting

Work closely with corporate and site procurement groups for LGA Phase 2 as well as IRA 45Z requirements for execution of work

Establish project procedures or workflow processes consistent with the DOE, LGA and EPC contract requirements including the DOE flow downs for maintaining compliance

Working with the contractors in support of compliance for LGA Phase 2 execution, maintenance, and turnaround activities for 45Z for weekly payroll reporting, certification and wage determinations

Take the lead on all contractual matters, including contract compliance, change management, and claim mitigation strategies. Responsibilities include analyzing the basis and extent of change, tracking claims, monitoring progress, claims resolution, and disputes, working with project controls personnel on these items

Maintain ongoing communication with corporate legal, compliance, project and plant management, as appropriate

Manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and DOE agencies with compliance activities

Provide guidance, training and mentoring to site personnel on 45Z execution and compliance requirements

Facilitate or support project meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders

Conduct and/ or support audits as necessary for compliance with the LGA and 45Z flow down requirements and references

Qualification

Contracts managementProcurement processesRegulatory complianceEPC agreementsAdvanced degreesCertificationsIRA 45ZMicrosoft OfficeWork ethicInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university

At least 7+ years' related experience and/or training, specifically in managing contracts, including procurement with vendors, for major capital projects and turnaround activities, in oil, gas, and chemical industry

Knowledgeable of the IRA 45Z and Davis Bacon Act (DBA) requirements as they apply to work at the Great Falls site

Become familiar with the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 and applicability to LGA Phase 2 purchases

Strong knowledge of contracts management, methodologies, budgeting, and procurement processes

Competent in the use of computer software applications including Microsoft Office - including Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook

Familiarity with IRA 45Z enhanced tax credits for clean fuel production with respect to compliance with labor requirements including Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) reporting, wage determination and work classification to maintain maximum tax credits

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Strong organizational skills, time management, and knowing when to dive into details without losing sight of the project objectives

Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Leadership and team coordination

Risk management and mitigation

Regulatory and safety compliance

Contract administration and vendor oversight