Field Subcontracts Manager

United States Digital Space LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Senior Subcontracts Lead for the SPL5 expansion project in Cameron, LA. You will lead a team to manage subcontracts, develop strategy, and align with the Project Execution Plan. Expect bid reviews and negotiations to ensure compliance with the prime contract.

The role requires deep knowledge of contract law, subcontract administration, and strong sourcing capabilities within a large energy project environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract law, subcontract formation and administration.
• Experience in negotiation and cost control for complex projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schedules, change records, and subcontract deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to manage subcontracts and monitor operations.
• Develop subcontracting strategy, procedures, staffing plan, and project execution plan section.
• Review bid details, commitments, and negotiations to ensure compliance with the prime contract.

Skills

Contract law

Subcontract administration

Negotiation

Project controls interfaces

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Requisition ID: 298922

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Cameron, LA

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Project Overview:

The Cheniere Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located along the Sabine River estuary on the southeastern coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Bulk early work for Stage 1 began at the 1,000+ acre facility in August 2012 and by December 2022, the company had successfully and safely turned over the final phase of Stage 4 to Cheniere. The SPL campus now consists of six operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 27 million tons per year (MTPA), 3 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world's largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.

Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage 5 Expansion Project (SPL5) is the newest phase at the SPL facility. It will consist of one liquefaction process train with a production capacity of approximately 5 MTPA; one boil-off gas reliquefaction unit; tie-ins to existing storage tanks, ship-loading facilities, and flare systems; and associated utility support infrastructure. SPL5 will perform this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team to manage subcontracts and monitor operations. You will develop the subcontracting strategy, operating procedures, staffing plan, and the contracts section of the Project Execution Plan. You will review and approve bid details, commitments, and negotiations. Your oversight will ensure project subcontracts is consistent and that requirements have been implemented. #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates with the project team in defining and developing the scope of Contracts work, and in preparing and coordinating Contracts plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on project contract documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated Participates in the development of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and DOR Coordinates Contract execution plan with Engineering, Construction, and Operations to ensure subcontracts perform its functions in accordance with project plans Reviews evaluations with functional managers and Manager of Supply Chain Manages the Subcontract for a contract of low to medium risk or complexity Provides functional direction and/or supervision to all assigned subcontracts personnel and monitors operations to ensure all activities are performed in accordance with project requirements and applicable directives, management instruction, procedures, and functional guidelines Develops and implements the subcontracts strategy Reviews bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of bidders within delegated approval authority Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel are accurately presented and follow established company policies and procedures

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of contract law, subcontract formation and administration, claims avoidance and resolution, cost control, planning and scheduling, negotiation, and communication. Strong understanding of field construction execution, project controls interfaces, subcontractor performance management, progress measurement, productivity analysis, and site issue resolution. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, quantities, commercial terms, change records, cost reports, and subcontract deliverables. Working knowledge of engineering and construction contracting practices, applicable government and commercial regulations, the company policies, and fixed price, unit price, and cost reimbursable subcontract management.

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