Project Subcontracts Manager

SBM Offshore; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Project Subcontracts Manager to lead subcontracting activities across the project lifecycle in the oil and gas sector. You will develop and implement subcontracting strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate favorable terms to protect the organization’s interests.

In this role you will monitor performance, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of subcontract management experience in Oil & Gas.
• Certification in Contract Management (CPCM/CFCM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement subcontracting strategies to optimize project outcomes.
• Maintain subcontractor relationships and open communication with stakeholders.
• Lead project subcontract negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and take corrective actions to meet timelines and budgets.
• Ensure subcontracts are administered in line with legal, regulatory, and company requirements and keep audit-ready records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and advise on subcontracting matters.

Skills

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Contract knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Contract Management Certification (CPCM/CFCM)

Job description

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long‑term, asset‑backed business model that delivers high‑availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower‑carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

• The Project Subcontracts Manager leads the management and execution of subcontracting activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring that subcontracts are awarded, administered, and closed out in alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement subcontracting strategies to optimize project outcomes, ensuring compliance with company policies and project requirements.
• Maintain subcontractor relationships, ensuring open communication to address challenges and drive effective collaboration.
• Lead project subcontract negotiations, securing favorable terms and conditions that mitigate risks and protect the organization’s interests.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to meet project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Ensure all subcontracts are administered in line with legal, regulatory, and company requirements, maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, providing guidance on subcontracting matters and supporting the resolution of disputes or issues.

Education

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in subcontract management within the Oil & Gas industry, including complex offshore or onshore projects, with strong negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of subcontracting principles, contract law, and industry practices.
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) is preferred.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.