Subcontracts Representative

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

12d

About The Position

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. This position is responsible for moderately complex subcontract development and/or administration in support of proposal and/or project requirements within the Subcontracts Group. May be responsible for administering Subcontracts Field Management process.

Requirements

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred. BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
Three (3) years of relevant industry experience preferred or proven ability to perform at the capacity identified herein.
Analytical / organizational skills
Strong communications skills, both written and oral
General computer skills, Microsoft suite
Initiative, self starter, highly motivated
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills
Mathematical skills
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of construction disciplines, construction means & methods and construction equipment
Understanding of commercial terms and conditions
Understanding of Company’s processes relevant to this position
Ability to prioritize team workflow and make adjustments, as necessary
Basic knowledge of Project Process Management

Responsibilities

Assigned moderately complex construction contracts. Role may include lead responsibilities of proposal and/or project subcontract efforts.
Files appropriate record documents and follows filing rules.
Proficient in the basic functions of applicable software.
Trains others on the subcontracts processes, as directed.
Communicates scope of work to bidders and solicits pricing for given proposals or projects. May also lead and coordinate the entire pricing effort on non-major project(s).
Prepares subcontract related documents and bidders lists.
Prepares, issues and manages the bidding process.
Leads and manages the bid evaluation process through the distribution of proposals, preparation of the bid tab, and collaboration with team on the technical evaluation. Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and for award.
Leads, schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process. Able to resolve simple commercial terms and conditions exceptions under oversight.
Ensures subcontractor compliance with Prequalification requirements
Understands the Owner's contract and may participate in the incorporation of appropriate scope-specific flowdowns into Subcontracts under oversight.
Run kick off and progress meetings; draft/issue meeting minutes for assigned subcontracts
Draft/log formal correspondence for assigned subcontractors
Perform Change Management duties for assigned subcontracts
Review and process invoices for assigned subcontracts
Closeout assigned subcontracts
Participates in the resolution/processing of backcharges and claims, as needed

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

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