Subcontracts Administrator

Bechtel Corporation•Brownsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves participating in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading the preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. The work ensures subcontract compliance with project requirements.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of procurement regulations, policies and practices.
Knowledge and experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations and accounting.
Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Experience in developing contract types, fee arrangements and contract terms.
Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.

Responsibilities

Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management
Gathers and compiles support data for the preparation of documents and the management of subcontracts
Assists Subcontract Manager or more senior Subcontract Professionals in completion of the various tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook, Standard Work Process Procedures, and automated subcontract management systems
Monitors areas of subcontract performance, as assigned
Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific subcontracts problems, as assigned
Organizes materials for the preparation of meetings, presentations, and training sessions, and prepares periodic status reports
Works with Digital Supply Chain and other Automation Tools
Duties and responsibilities involve the formation and award of small value, routine-type subcontracts
Assists with negotiations in commitment of contracts, but directs negotiation in small value contracts
Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned
Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially
Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations
Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures
Prepares subcontract documents for execution
Prepares and maintains control and status reporting documents
Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters