Field Subcontracts Administrator - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an on-site Subcontract Administration Specialist in Houston, TX. You will manage subcontract administration from award through execution, ensuring compliance with terms and timely delivery, while coordinating with project teams to mitigate risks and maintain performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience in construction contract administration, with strong communication skills and a focus on process excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in contract administration.
• Experience with construction or procurement contracts is essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implements and oversees subcontract management processes and schedules.
• Monitors progress and forecasts potential financial or technical issues.
• Coordinates with staff on contractual rights, obligations, and performance.
• Interprets subcontract terms and ensures mutual understanding.
• Prepares periodic status reports for management.
• Leads communications with subcontractors on RFIs, change orders, and progress meetings.

Skills

Contract administration

Written & verbal comms

Change management

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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Job Summary

In this role, you will participate in the subcontract administration process which starts with the award of a new subcontract to a third party. Subcontract administration includes continual supervision and progress review, forecasting, and identification and escalation of obstacles to avoid delays.

Major Responsibilities

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks to various team members and the performance of Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management
• Manages assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, and other major matters
• Interprets and communicates mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions
• Prepares periodic status reports for management
• Monitors subcontractor performance with ALL provisions in the subcontract during construction execution
• Evaluates And Negotiates All Requests For Additional Compensation/schedule Extensions.
• After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules
• Leads communications with subcontractor on items both technical and commercial (RFIs, SCNs, Correspondence, emails, Progress Meetings, deliverables, deviations, Change Management, Closeout).

Auto req ID 484627BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field and 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated experience in commercial administration of construction related contracts is an essential requirement.
• Proficiency in phases of the formation and administration of contracts and various types of contract agreements is desirable.
• High proficiency in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, including Project Management and other Service organization Leaders.
• Working knowledge of change management procedures pertaining to Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, amendments, and claims.
• Basic knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices.

City*

Houston

State*

Texas

Job_Category

Contracts

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Bechtel