Senior Subcontracts Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to strengthen the subcontracts discipline, share expertise, and support project teams. The role focuses on pre-award activities, cost and risk management, and process improvements across subcontracting functions.

Ideal candidates will have a engineering or related background, 6–10 years of experience, and strong knowledge of subcontract policies, with proven negotiation skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, SCM, or related field.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in subcontracts.
• Field experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes.
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate and administer complex subcontracts.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with multifunctional teams.
• Experience with bid processes and bid evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Create and conduct RFPs/ITBs, vendor pre-qualifications in Oracle.
• Manage tender correspondence, negotiate terms, shortlist bids.
• Oversee pre-award activities through subcontract award.
• Assess cost avoidance, savings, and risk during subcontract formation.
• Contribute to subcontract management strategy.
• Guide site leadership on subcontract management matters.
• Prepare and present internal and external subcontract reports.
• Review standard subcontracts for policy compliance.
• Ensure proper pre-award file handling and support documentation.
• Participate in internal subcontracting audits.
• Maintain liaison with Project Subcontract Coordinators.
• Support resolution of subcontract issues and budget/schedule risks.
• Support subcontractor performance reviews and closeout.

Skills

RFP management

Negotiation

Vendor pre-qual

Subcontract admin

Budget & risk

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the subcontracts discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the subcontracts discipline. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the subcontracts team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Create & conduct RFP (Request for Proposal) /ITB’s (Invitation to Bid) including vendor pre-qualifications in Supplier Management Application (Oracle) and drafting Subcontract documents
• Manage tender correspondence, negotiate terms & conditions, shortlist, bid tabulations, and draft recommendations for award
• Responsible for all pre-award activities through the Subcontract Award
• During Subcontract formation, responsible for cost avoidance, cost savings, and risk management review and details
• Participate in subcontract management strategy development and implementation
• Provide guidance regarding subcontract management matters to site leadership
• Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations
• Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with Company/Project policies and procedures before execution
• Ensure proper handling of pre-award subcontracts, support documentation, and related files
• Participate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting process
• Prepare pre-award subcontracting reports
• Maintain direct liaison with Project Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration
• Understand and comply with project sourcing strategy
• May assist the key Super User with system responsibilities
• Support the resolution of subcontract related issues
• Work to actively identify potential issues before they impact project budget or schedule
• Support the subcontractor performance review and close out process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)
• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Field experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate and administer complex subcontracts and comprehend related policies
• Demonstrate effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
• Demonstrate ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies
• Experience with the bid process and bid evaluation

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