Principal Subcontracts Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd; Norrbottens län; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd in Sweden is seeking a Principal Subcontracts Specialist to interpret complex issues and recommend best practices. The role will solve subcontract problems, lead teams, and operate with minimal guidance.

Key responsibilities include evaluating proposals, administering subcontract functions for projects and bids, developing strategy, and ensuring compliance with contracting policies. Field experience and deep subcontract knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain related field, required.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in oil & gas subcontracting.
• Minimum 6 years Subcontracts experience in Oil & Gas.
• Field experience and knowledge of subcontract policies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposals and understand rates, cost structures, and delivery schedules.
• Administer subcontract functions for projects and bids.
• Develop and implement subcontract management strategies.
• Guide site leadership and home office on subcontract matters.
• Prepare and present subcontract management reports.
• Ensure compliance with contracting policies and proper subcontracts handling.
• Coordinate with field Subcontract Coordinators and suppliers.
• Support subcontract issue resolution and performance reviews.

Skills

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

Job Overview

Principal Subcontracts Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex subcontract-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Subcontracts Specialist may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a subcontract specialist. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in subcontracts and broad knowledge of the subcontracts discipline within the subcontracts function.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend proposals by understanding rates, cost structure estimates of material, equipment services, production cost, performance requirements and delivery schedules
• Administer Subcontract functions for a project and bid
• Participate in or lead subcontract management strategy development and implementation
• Guide on subcontract management matters to site leadership and home office personnel
• Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations
• Manage and explain contracting policies and procedures to requestors on respective projects
• Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with the contracting policy before execution
• Direct development of subcontracts and processes
• Ensure proper handling of subcontracts, support documentation, and related files
• Participate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting process
• Development of procedures as required
• Prepare subcontracting activity reports
• Maintain direct liaison with filed Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration
• Preparation of Project specific flow-downs from the project’s prime contract
• Understand and comply with the project sourcing strategy
• May be appointed the key Super User with additional system responsibilities
• Support the resolution of subcontract-related issues
• More than just routing emails, the role will get involved to investigate the cause and address problems on a project
• Support the subcontractor performance review and closeout process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)
• 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 6 years of Subcontracts experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Must have Field experience
• Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts and 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 evaluations