Head of Subcontracting

ws engineering & fabrication pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ws engineering & fabrication pte. ltd. is seeking a seasoned Subcontracting Manager for the Wasco Batam Yard to plan, lead and optimize all subcontracting activities.

The role requires overseeing fabrication, blasting, painting, scaffolding, NDT, and installation scopes with a focus on schedule, safety and quality. You will manage subcontractor selection, tendering, negotiations and contract administration, while driving cost control and ensuring compliance with HSE, QA/QC and labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and equivalent experience.
• 10–12 years in oil & gas, shipyard, EPC, or heavy fabrication yard.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing subcontractors and contracts.
• Experience in subcontract tendering, negotiation, and contract administration.
• Based full-time in Wasco Batam Yard.
• Regular site walks and engagement with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee all subcontracting scopes in the yard: fabrication, blasting/painting, scaffolding, NDT, architecture installation, electrical installation, HVAC installation, etc.
• Manage subcontractor selection, tendering, negotiation, and contract administration per policy.
• Oversee subcontracting resources in the yard ensuring proper skills, numbers, and tools; monitor HSE, productivity, quality and schedule.
• Ensure proper contract management including variations, claims, progress claims and close-out.
• Collaborate with Project, QA/QC, HSE and Construction to align subcontract scope with project requirements.
• Control cost and prevent leakage; drive cost optimization without compromising safety/quality.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with Wasco HSE, QA/QC, labor laws and company policies; maintain documentation.
• Act as main contact for subcontractor issues and escalations.
• Lead and develop the subcontracting team in the yard.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, Construction, Quality, HSE, HR and clients.
• Drive a culture of safety, integrity and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in subcontracting

Subcontractor management

Tendering & negotiations

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

1. Subcontracting Management - Plan, coordinate and oversee all subcontracting scopes in the yard:

Fabrication, Blasting/painting, scaffolding, NDT, Architecture installation works, Electrical Installation works, HVAC Installation works, etc. Develop project-level subcontracting plans and budgets.

2. Manage subcontractor selection, tendering, negotiation, contract award and administration in line with company policy.

3. Oversee all subcontracting resources in the yard. Ensure right skills, numbers, and tools are available.

Monitor subcontractor HSE performance, productivity, quality, and compliance to schedule. Conduct regular site audits, toolbox meetings, and performance reviews with subcontractors.

4. Ensure proper contract management: variations, claims, back-charges, progress claims, and close-out.

Work with Project, QA/QC, HSE, and Construction to align subcontract scope with project requirements

5. Control cost and prevent leakage. Drive cost optimization without compromising safety/quality.

6. Ensure all subcontractors comply with Wasco HSE, QA/QC, labor law, and company policies. Maintain proper documentation: contracts, method statements, risk assessments, inductions

7. Act as main point of contact for subcontractor issues and escalations.

8. Lead and develop the subcontracting team in the yard

9. Build strong working relationships with project teams, Construction, Quality, HSE, HR, and clients

10. Drive a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 10-12 years in oil & gas, shipyard, EPC, or heavy fabrication yard
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing subcontractors and contracts
• Experience in subcontract tendering, negotiation, and contract administration
• Based full-time in Wasco Batam Yard
• Regular site walks and engagement with subcontractors