Construction Subcontract Administrator

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Reviews awarded subcontracts as assigned and provides coordination to ensure that all post award submittments are approved prior to performance of on-site work. Holds pre-construction conference with subcontractor and all technical personnel at the job-site prior to commencement of work. Conducts timely and proactive post-award administration of subcontracts which may include travel to SPR site locations for on-site administration including but not limited to monitoring subcontractors performance to approved construction schedule; interpretation of FAR and DEAR clauses relative to subcontract changes and performance; coordination with interdepartmental divisions to respond to subcontractor Request For Information; Differing Site Condition Notices, negotiates changes; review and validate subcontractor invoices. Attends weekly status meeting with the DOE; participates in weekly meetings with the subcontractor to monitor current activities and two week look ahead, etc. Maintains complete and current files that document all actions and correspondence affecting administration of assigned subcontracts and acquires releases from the subcontractor for final close-out of the subcontract. Confers with interdepartmental divisions regarding changes to the scope of work, requirements, specifications, etc. Prepares and issues solicitation documents for subcontract modifications to ensure that the subcontractor has a complete understanding of the technical and contractual requirements applicable to the change. Receives and evaluates proposals and awards subcontract modifications within his/her delegation of authority. Prepares consent packages and advance notifications for DOE approval as required. Negotiates and performs cost and/or price analysis on all proposed subcontract proposals, modifications, and/or claims.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college and five (5) to seven (7) years of construction subcontract administration experience OR ten (10) years direct subcontract administration experience with a demonstrated proficiency in negotiations, commercial law and administration.
Experience should be in the administration of engineering designed packages pertaining to, but not limited to, construction tasks, production facilities, or processing plants.
Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Office products and demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in Internet based electronic commerce tools.
Must have verbal communication skills, analytical skills in pricing and price/cost analysis.
Must also possess the perceptual ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation.
Must have a working knowledge of purchasing principles and applications, commercial law, and knowledge of federal regulations; FARs, DFARs, and department of energy regulations (DEARs).

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification
Mechanical, electrical, and/or civil contract experience
Oil and Gas Industry knowledge
Experience with Davis Bacon Act prevailing wages
SAP software experience

Responsibilities

Reviews awarded subcontracts as assigned and provides coordination to ensure that all post award submittals e.g., performance and payment bonds, insurance and required submittals are approved prior to performance of on-site work.
Holds pre-construction conference with subcontractor and all technical personnel at the job-site prior to commencement of work.
Conducts timely and proactive post-award administration of subcontracts which may include travel to SPR site locations for on-site administration including but not limited to monitoring subcontractors performance to approved construction schedule; interpretation of FAR and DEAR clauses relative to subcontract changes and performance; coordination with interdepartmental divisions to respond to subcontractor Request For Information; Differing Site Condition Notices, negotiates changes; review and validate subcontractor invoices.
Attends weekly status meeting with the DOE; participates in weekly meetings with the subcontractor to monitor current activities and two week look ahead, etc.
Maintains complete and current files that document all actions and correspondence affecting administration of assigned subcontracts and acquires releases from the subcontractor for final close-out of the subcontract.
Confers with interdepartmental divisions regarding changes to the scope of work, requirements, specifications, etc.
Prepares and issues solicitation documents for subcontract modifications to ensure that the subcontractor has a complete understanding of the technical and contractual requirements applicable to the change.
Receives and evaluates proposals and awards subcontract modifications within his/her delegation of authority.
Prepares consent packages and advance notifications for DOE approval as required.
Negotiates and performs cost and/or price analysis on all proposed subcontract proposals, modifications, and/or claims.