Senior Subcontract Administration Lead for Major Projects

Bechtel; Texas; On-site; CLP 18,000,000 - 30,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Bechtel seeks a Subcontract Manager for our Mining and Metals projects at Escondida, Chile. You will lead subcontract formation and administration, ensuring compliance with project requirements and managing risks across diverse contracts.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–12 years of experience in contract management, with strong negotiation and communication skills, plus familiarity with Oracle-DSCS and Primavera-Unifier.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years relevant experience.
• Alternatively 9–12 years relevant work experience in contracts.
• Experience drafting and negotiating subcontracts and changes.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract management: administers subcontracts, monitors performance and risks.
• Subcontract formation: leads bid packages, evaluations, and awards.
• Coordinate bidder clarifications and ensure fair bidding processes.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation aligned with project needs.
• Produce periodic management reports and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Subcontract management

Contracting & negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle-DSCS

Primavera-Unifier

Job description

Bechtel seeks a Subcontract Manager for our Mining and Metals projects at Escondida, Chile. You will lead subcontract formation and administration, ensuring compliance with project requirements and managing risks across diverse contracts.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–12 years of experience in contract management, with strong negotiation and communication skills, plus familiarity with Oracle-DSCS and Primavera-Unifier.