Contract Administrator - Batch Plant / Administrador/a de Contratos - Planta

Bechtel Corporation; Texas; On-site; CLP 88,757,000 - 128,205,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel in Escondida, Chile, seeks a Subcontracts Manager to lead formation and administration of diverse contracts for mining projects. You will develop bid request packages, align with project procedures, monitor progress and risk, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Responsibilities include negotiating subcontracts within delegated authority, coordinating bidder clarifications, and delivering accurate reports to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 5–12 years of relevant experience in contracts
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for subcontracts and changes
• Experience in managing changes and/or potential claims, with risk analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer subcontracts, monitor performance and compliance
• Coordinate bid processes, prepare bid requests, and evaluate bids
• Develop subcontract formation strategy and issue subcontracts and service agreements
• Prepare subcontract documentation and coordinate meetings to align with project goals

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk assessment

Claims handling

Attention to detail

Digital tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle-DSCS

Primavera-Unifier

Job description

Requisition ID: 300678

• Relocation Authorized: National - Camp
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Escondida

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring ProjectsSince 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.Project OverviewMining and Metals:Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.Job SummaryIn this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration of diverse size of contracts (simple, medium, and/or complex). Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.Major ResponsibilitiesSubcontract ManagementImplements Supply Chain Assignment Schedule, ensuring alignment with project subcontract management responsibilities and applicable Standard Work Process ProceduresAdministers assigned subcontracts, maintaining continuous oversight of performance, progress, compliance, and proactively advising management of potential financial, commercial, or technical risksInterfaces with project stakeholders to address operational activities impacting contractual rights, obligations, and subcontractor performanceEnsures effective subcontract execution, including monitoring deliverables, milestones, and compliance with contractual requirementsLeads administration of moderately complex contract changes, including evaluation, negotiation with subcontractors, and timely resolution in alignment with project objectives, supports dispute avoidance and resolution through early identification of issues and structured communication with internal and external partiesGenerates reports or leads effort, if assigned by Supervisor using company management tools.Supervises and guides less experienced professionals, as coordinated with Supervisor, ensuring compliance with project procedures and corporate governance requirementsSubcontract FormationContributes to subcontract formation strategy and ensures compliance with project procedures and corporate governance requirementsLeads and supports negotiations for subcontracts within delegated authority, ensuring commercial and contractual alignmentPrepares and issues subcontracts and service agreements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project requirements, prepares and issues bid request packages, ensuring clear scope definition, commercial terms, and evaluation criteriaDevelops bidders’ lists and performs commercial prequalification of suppliers in coordination with project stakeholdersCoordinates bidder clarifications and manages the communication of responses to ensure a fair and transparent bidding processEvaluates bids from a commercial perspective and prepares Commercial Bid Evaluations, including analysis and recommendationsRecommends award decisions and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures and delegation of authorityPrepares subcontract documentation for execution, ensuring alignment between negotiated terms and final contract documentsPlans and coordinates key subcontracting meetings (pre-bid, bid clarification, pre-award), ensuring alignment among Bechtel, customer, and suppliersFacilitates meetings (as appropriate) and prepares clear, structured minutes capturing key decisions, actions, and commitmentsSupervises and provide guidance to less experienced professionals as coordinated with Supervisor, ensuring compliance with project procedures and corporate governance requirementsEducation And Experience RequirementsRequires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experienceRequired Knowledge And Skills

• Operate independently within the Contracts discipline in alignment with Supervisor and Contracts strategy
• Excellent communication, management and teamwork skills.
• Drafting and negotiation of contracts, changes.
• Experience in managing changes and/or potential claims, including analysis.
• Knowledge of legal structures, commercial terms, and financial considerations in acquisitions and contracts.
• Experience in reviewing progress payments and correspondence.
• Understanding of contract types (EPC, services, rentals, materials) and when each applies
• Detail orientation.
• Support project leadership on contractual risk, change, and claims
• Knowledge and skill in the use of digital management tools (Oracle-DSCS, Primavera-Unifier) and others
• Knowledge of risk and insurance provisions, claims preparation and resolution strategies, in coordination with the legal and claims teams.
• Prepares periodic reports for management.

Total Rewards/BenefitsFor decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total RewardsDiverse Teams Build The ExtraordinaryAs a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.Bechtel es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos/as los/as postulantes calificados/as serán considerados para su contratación sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, edad, nacionalidad, discapacidad, estado de ciudadanía (según lo autorice la ley), estatus militar, información genética y cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley federal, estatal o local.Postulantes en situación de discapacidad, que requieran de ajustes razonables para cualquier etapa del proceso de reclutamiento y contratación, pueden enviar su solicitud por correo electrónico a [e-mail] ID 300678

• Relocation Authorized National - Camp
• Telework Type Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location Escondida

Equipos construyendo proyectos inspiradoresDesde 1898, hemos ayudado a clientes a completar más de 25,000 proyectos en 160 países en los siete continentes que han creado empleos, hecho crecer economías, mejorado la resiliencia de la infraestructura mundial, aumentado el acceso a la energía, recursos y servicios vitales, y hecho del mundo un lugar más seguro y limpio. Diferenciados por la calidad de nuestra gente y nuestro incansable impulso para ofrecer los resultados más exitosos, alineamos nuestras capacidades con los objetivos de nuestros clientes para crear un impacto positivo duradero. Atendemos los mercados de Infraestructura; Nuclear, Seguridad y Medioambiente; Energía; Minería y Metales; y Manufactura y Tecnología. Nuestros Servicios abarcan desde la planificación e inversión inicial, hasta la puesta en marcha y operaciones. El núcleo de Bechtel es nuestra Visión, Valores y Compromisos. Son lo que creemos, lo que los clientes pueden esperar y cómo cumplimos. Más información sobre nuestros equipos extraordinarios que crean proyectos inspiradores en nuestro Impact Report.Resumen del ProyectoMinería y Metalesb>El aumento de la producción de minerales críticos proporciona componentes clave de tecnologías de energía limpia, desde tuberías eólicas hasta baterías. Este cambio hacia la energía limpia—y la necesidad de productos básicos—es fundamental para sustentar la transición energética. En Bechtel, nuestros equipos extraen estos recursos vitales para respaldar cero emisiones de una manera más sostenible que nunca. Resumen del PuestoEn este rol, participará en la formación y/o administración de subcontratos de diversos tamaños de contratos (simples, medianos y/o complejos). La formación de subcontratos incluye la preparación y revisión líder de paquetes de solicitudes de licitación y el desarrollo de procedimientos operativos de contratos de proyectos. La administración de subcontratos incluye la revisión continua del progreso, la previsión y la comunicación de dificultades. Su trabajo garantizará el cumplimiento de los subcontratos con los requisitos del proyecto. Principales ResponsabilidadesGestión de SubcontratosImplementa Cronograma de Asignaciones de Cadena de Suministro, asegurando alineación con las responsabilidades de gestión de subcontratos del proyecto y los Procedimientos de Procesos de Trabajo Estándar aplicables. ... BeneficiosPor décadas, Bechtel ha trabajado para inspirar la próxima generación de Ingenieros/as ¡y más allá! Porque nuestros equipos enfrentan uno de los desafíos más difíciles del mundo, ofrecemos beneficios sólidos para garantizar que nuestra gente prospere. Ya sea para avanzar en sus carreras, ofrecer programas para mejorar nuestra cultura o brindar tiempo para recargar energías, Bechtel tiene los beneficios para construir un legado de crecimiento sostenible. Obtenga más información en bechtel.com/total-rewards. Equipos diversos construyen lo extraordinarioComo empresa global, Bechtel ha sido durante mucho tiempo el hogar de una vibrante multitud de nacionalidades, culturas, etnias y experiencias de vida. Esta diversidad nos ha convertido en un socio más confiable, solucionadores de problemas e innovadores más eficientes, y un destino más atractivo para el talento líder. Estamos comprometidos a ser una empresa donde cada colega sienta que pertenece—donde colegas se sientan parte de "Un Equipo", respetados y compensados por lo que aportan, apoyados en perseguir sus metas, comprometidos con nuestros valores y propósitos, y tratados equitativamente. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.Bechtel es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos/as los/as postulantes calificados/as serán considerados para su contratación sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, edad, nacionalidad, discapacidad, estado de ciudadanía (según lo autorice la ley), estatus militar, información genética y cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley federal, estatal o local. Postulantes en situación de discapacidad, que requieran de ajustes razonables para cualquier etapa del proceso de reclutamiento y contratación, pueden enviar su solicitud por correo electrónico a [e-mail]