Strategic Subcontracts Leader for Complex Projects

McDermott International, Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. in Malaysia seeks a Senior Principal Subcontracts Specialist to lead complex subcontracting activities across major programs, ensuring compliance, risk management, and value delivery.

You will review tenders, negotiate terms, manage post-award activities, interface with clients and internal teams, and drive flow-down language from contracts into subcontracts while upholding HSES standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline).
• 10-16 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to accomplish established objectives within a diverse corporate environment.
• Familiarity with engineering and construction practices related to contract development and administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in a business environment.
• Effective problem solver.
• Good decision maker.
• Effective negotiator.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Subcontracts tendering and award documentation
• Facilitate pre-award clarifications, kick-off, and all post-award meetings; ensure proper meeting minutes are recorded and distributed promptly
• Analyze and endorse the recommended proposals and guide the negotiation of the prices, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Ensure the implementation of HSES procedures and all other HSES initiatives and programs by Subcontractors
• Verify Subcontractor material, equipment, and documentation deliverables and their related schedules
• Ensure that all Subcontractors comply with Prime Contractual obligations
• Ensure Subcontractor compliance with the requirements of the Subcontract Agreement
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor risks to the project
• Monitor Subcontractors’ work to verify performance, supervision, scheduling, and quality control according to the subcontract terms and identify any areas of concern to the Project Management team well in advance for initiating any corrective actions as deemed appropriate
• Interface liaison Client/Customer representative concerning the subcontractor’s scope of work at the Company/Contractor work site
• Interface liaison with Company/Contractor assigned Site representative and Client/Customer for Subcontractor works being carried out at the subcontractor’s work site, which is outside Company/Contractor premises
• Interface liaison with other departments or other entities (Third parties involved in Engineering, Procurement, Inspection, Construction, Fabrication etc.) related to the Subcontract works
• Interface liaison with the Project Planning Engineer for the monitoring and progress reporting of the subcontractor
• Interface liaison with the Project Quality Manager to ensure that the quality requirements stipulated in the quality plan are being complied with by the subcontractor
• Liaise with the Project Materials Coordinator on all material-related issues
• Review all site queries and change orders related to subcontracting works
• Ensure that all Subcontract inspection and certification documentation are progressively submitted to the Project Quality Manager and/or Quality department
• Review of all Subcontract invoices for compliance with the invoicing terms and conditions stipulated in the Subcontract Agreement
• Interface with the Subcontract Administrator on any commercial issues to clarify scope, changes, schedule, progress, etc.
• Process and execute changes with Subcontractors as directed by the Project Manager
• Provide input to project weekly/monthly report
• Attend and Minute meetings with Subcontractors where progress, interface, and administration matters are discussed
• Maintain and report Subcontractor progress and resources
• Comply with Global procedures, policies, and project-specific procedures
• Support the development of flow-down language from client contracts into subcontracts

Skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd. in Malaysia seeks a Senior Principal Subcontracts Specialist to lead complex subcontracting activities across major programs, ensuring compliance, risk management, and value delivery.

You will review tenders, negotiate terms, manage post-award activities, interface with clients and internal teams, and drive flow-down language from contracts into subcontracts while upholding HSES standards.