Project Subcontracts Manager - Louisiana Gulf Coast Projects (Onsite)

S&B Houston•Field Project, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

S&B is currently seeking a lead Subcontracts representative for projects involving high dollar or technically unique items, or critical product lines. Plans, schedules, coordinates and oversees the work of Subcontracts Administrators and clerical support personnel assigned to the project. This role must be fully competent in all conventional phases of subcontracting and be capable of planning and conducting tasks requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard subcontracting techniques, procedures, and criteria. Independently performs a variety of assignments involving subcontracting duties and responsibilities for projects involving high dollar, technically unique items or critical product lines. This role has a direct impact upon cost containment, efficiency and the profitability of operations and may involve direct interface with clients.

Requirements

Normally requires a 4 year degree in Business Administration (or related curriculum). In lieu of a degree, 12-15 years of equivalent experience in construction related subcontracting activities is also acceptable.
Requires a minimum of 10 years of related subcontracts experience.
The ability to type and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office products is required.
The ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical bulletins and government regulations are essential requirements for this role.
The ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals will also be a regular requirement for this role.
The ability to effectively deliver oral presentations and to respond to questions from groups of managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors will be a daily requirement for this role.
Job success often hinges upon interpersonal communication and relationship development skills.
Job tasks require frequent interchange and the successful completion of job tasks depends in large part upon effective interaction and communication with others.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of the Project Execution Plan in Subcontracts.
Develop Project Subcontracting Plans and Project Subcontracts Procedures.
Develop Project Bidders List.
Consult with engineering and construction management to clarify material and scope of work requirements.
Prepare and submit request for quotations.
Discuss needs with subcontractors, review subcontractor's alternate suggestions, and make recommendations to project management with respect to cost reductions, better deliveries, and sales terms.
Consult with subcontractors and project engineers regarding technical suitability of equipment and work methods.
Analyze quotations and selects suppliers.
Make commitments and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
Secure quotations and develops cost information for proposals.
Represents the subcontracts function in client presentations.
Negotiates claim settlements and back charges with suppliers.
Creates bid tabulation forms and other subcontract documents.
Obtain routine cost information for estimating purposes.
Enter and distribute subcontract documents.
Solicit information from subcontractors regarding their capabilities and qualifications and update the supplier database of information.