Project Construction Sourcing Principal

Balazs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide is hiring a Project Construction Sourcing Principal in Phoenix, AZ to lead subcontracting for major projects. You will direct all phases from pre-qualification to close-out, source bidders, and negotiate terms with project teams and legal.

Strong focus on risk, scheduling, and vendor relationships is essential. The role requires 5+ years of private sector contract experience, a related Bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with contract / subcontracts.
• Experience in engineering/construction subcontracting for oil and gas industry.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform site visits up to 25%.
• Strong computing skills and knowledge of core business software incl. Google Workspace.
• Administration and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of report writing, presentation and plan development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and form construction subcontracts as part of the project team.
• Manage all phases of construction subcontracts including pre-qualification, formation, execution, schedule and close-out.
• Create and maintain project subcontract plans.
• Source potential subcontractors and perform bidder qualification using approved systems like Avetta with HSE/QA collaboration.
• Ensure timely technical inputs for subcontract awards from proposals and project teams, minimize post-award changes.
• Prepare RFQs with added value to scope of work and project schedule.
• Review RFQ packages for completeness before issue.
• Receive and analyze proposals; negotiate terms with project and legal teams.
• Lead bid clarifications and negotiations following Air Liquide guidelines.
• Obtain NDAs and MHH agreements as required.
• Conduct pre-award and kick-off meetings.
• Prepare SBAR for management review and approval.
• Execute and formalize subcontracts per DOE guidelines.
• Ensure subcontractor insurance is in place prior to work.
• Maintain formal communications and logs with subcontractors.
• Attend site meetings as required.
• Collaborate to maintain project schedule and budget.
• Review subcontractor reports and issue weekly/monthly updates.
• Oversee Change Order management and risk assessment.
• Monitor invoices and lien releases; support legal if claims arise.
• Close out subcontract files timely; assist critical contract requirements as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Subcontracting

Communication

Travel willingness

Administrative skills

Report writing

Planning

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

R10089345 Project Construction Sourcing Principal (Open) Location: Phoenix, AZ - 51st Ave - Carrier gases - On-site - TSMC World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship. At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Air Liquide is hiring for a Project Construction Sourcing Principal in Phoenix, AZ. We are looking for you!

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.

This position requires 5+ years of private sector contract / subcontract experience, with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in engineering/construction subcontracting activities for the oil and gas industry. Reporting to the Director of Project Sourcing, this role will manage all phases of the project subcontracts development process, including preparation of subcontracts plan, bidders prequalification, subcontracts formation, risk assessment, execution, change management, reporting and formal closeout. This role will also focus on establishing good contractual relationships with subcontractors, facilitating a safe closure of the subcontracts and avoiding any litigation/claims, while preserving Air Liquide interests and priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the Project team in developing and forming subcontracts.
• Managing all phases construction subcontracts,, including pre-qualification, formation, execution, construction schedule, and close-out.
• Creating and maintaining project subcontract plans.
• Sourcing potential subcontractors and performing bidder’s qualification, using Air Liquide’s approved systems such as Avetta and in collaboration with HSE and QA/QC teams.
• Ensuring proper technical inputs needed for the award of subcontracts are timely received from proposals and project technical teams, avoiding to the extent possible any post-award changes.
• Creating and issuing RFQs, adding value to the scope of work, technical documents, and project schedule.
• Soliciting and ensuring proper review of RFQ package documents for completeness prior to issue.
• Receiving and analyzing proposals, negotiating the terms of the subcontracts with the support of the project and legal teams.
• Taking the lead on all bid clarifications and negotiations, following Air Liquide guidelines and procedures.
• Obtaining NDAs and MHH agreements from bidders/subcontractors, as required.
• Conducting subcontracts pre-award and project kick-off meetings.
• Preparing, with the collaboration of the project team, the Subcontract Bid Assessment & Recommendation for award (SBAR) to be reviewed and approved by management.
• Subcontract execution/formalization, following Air Liquide DOE, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Ensuring all required subcontractor insurance is in place prior to the performance of any work.
• Handling all formal communications with subcontractors and maintaining detailed communication logs.
• Attending Site meetings, as required.
• Working closely with the project team to maintain the project schedule and budget.
• Reviewing subcontractors reports and issuing weekly/monthly reports to the project team.
• Overall Change Order management.
• Performing subcontracts risk assessment.
• Monitoring and reviewing invoices from subcontractors.
• Obtaining Lien releases and completion certificates from subcontractors.
• Contributing to a positive work environment that fosters the success of a high performing Project Subcontracts team.
• Resolving issues related to subcontract processes, escalating unresolved issues to the Director of Contracts.
• Working closely with the Project Manager/Project Director and Director of Contracts to avoid and handle subcontractors claims.
• Providing support to the legal team in case of any litigation/claim from subcontractors.
• Preparing the subcontractor close out evaluation form.
• Ensuring timely closeout of subcontract files.
• Assisting subcontract team in critical and expedited contract requirements, as necessary.
• Steward contract relationships.
• Respond to subcontractor and project inquiries.
• All activities related to proper subcontract administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with contract / subcontracts.
• Professional experience in engineering/construction subcontracting activities for the oil and gas industry.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform Site visits (up to 25%)
• Demonstrates strong computer skills and knowledge of core business software, including Google Workspace.
• Demonstrates skills in administration and time management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of report writing, presentation and plan development.

Preferred Qualifications: Industrial Gas Experience

Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!