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With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.\nJoin us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities.\nPosition Summary\nThe Customs Compliance Manager leads U.S. customs compliance operations, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) administration, export controls, and project import logistics. This role ensures imports and exports comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other applicable partner government agency requirements. Depending on future projects, the position may also support customs functions in Canada and Mexico.\nThe Manager provides guidance on classification, customs valuation, origin, tariff exposure, duty mitigation, customs clearance, and regulatory risk; oversees brokers and freight forwarders; manages compliance processes and audits; and supports projects from FEED through EP/EPC execution. The role works closely with Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and project leadership to enable efficient and compliant international trade.\nKey Responsibilities\nClassification, Valuation & Tariff Management\nOversee Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications for project equipment, pre-assembled modules, machinery, and materials.\nOversee export control classifications, including Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), where applicable.\nEstablish and audit customs valuation practices, including assists, royalties, and transfer-pricing impacts.\nValidate country-of-origin determinations and marking requirements.\nMonitor Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs, anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders, and other trade developments.\nProvide project estimating teams with duty and tariff cost estimates for international purchases.\nIdentify and implement duty mitigation opportunities through Free Trade Agreements, FTZs, duty drawback, returned-goods provisions, and other applicable programs.\nForeign Trade Zone & Import Operations\nDirect the setup, activation, and continuing operational administration of Foreign Trade Zone sites.\nOptimize duty deferral, reduction, or elimination for eligible project materials and equipment.\nOversee timely and accurate CBP reporting and supporting records, including admissions, manipulations, withdrawals, zone-status reconciliation, and inventory controls.\nCoordinate customs clearance and import logistics with project teams, the assigned Transport & Logistics team, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.\nManage third-party brokers and freight forwarders through performance KPIs, standard operating procedures, reviews, audits, and import-entry compliance oversight.\nIssue and maintain customs powers of attorney, broker/freight-forwarder SOPs, and relevant service orders.\nReview broker invoices and duty statements for payment processing.\nGovernance, Audits & Compliance\nDesign and execute internal customs audits, self-assessments, and process reviews; identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.\nDevelop and maintain written customs compliance policies, manuals, local procedures, and standard operating procedures.\nMaintain complete, accessible compliance records to support internal and external audits.\nServe as primary liaison with CBP and other government agencies on import/export matters.\nPrepare responses to CBP Forms 28 and 29 (CF28/CF29) and other customs inquiries.\nMonitor regulatory, legislative, and customs-ruling changes and advise stakeholders on resulting risks and requirements.\nLeadership & Cross-Functional Support\nDeliver customs compliance training to Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Legal, Project Management, and other business functions.\nAdvise teams on HTS classifications, customs rulings, FTZ maintenance, import/export controls, and trade remedies.\nSupervise, mentor, and manage customs coordinators responsible for FTZ administration, recordkeeping, and reporting.\nProvide customs and import/export man-hour estimates and reporting from FEED through EP/EPC stages.\nCollaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, IT, Legal, and project stakeholders to integrate compliance into daily operations.\nCommunicate regulatory changes, duty exposure, and risk mitigation opportunities to management and project teams.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nSeven (7) to ten-plus (10+) years of progressive experience in U.S. customs compliance, international trade, or import/export operations.\nStrong experience administering Foreign Trade Zones, including inventory controls, reporting, and compliance requirements.\nExpert working knowledge of CBP regulations, HTSUS, customs valuation, country-of-origin rules, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, UFLPA, and relevant partner government agencies such as EPA, DOT, and USDA.\nExperience leading projects and working across Engineering, Procurement, Finance, IT, Legal, and other business functions.\nStrong leadership, analytical, decision-making, research, and project-management capabilities.\nAdvanced data analytics skills for customs compliance reporting and monitoring.\nExcellent English-language written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nLicensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) credential.\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.\nExperience in EPC, heavy industrial projects, and project logistics.\nDemonstrated success with customs process improvement, audit readiness, duty mitigation, and customs cost optimization.\nRole Specific Knowledge & Skills\nHTSUS and ECCN classification; 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