Sr. Subcontracts Management Specialist

United States Digital Space LLC; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced Subcontract Administrator to lead formation, review bid packages, and ensure adherence to project requirements for an API manufacturing facility. You will oversee progress, forecasting, and collaboration across Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Legal teams.

The role demands strong negotiation, contract management, and risk mitigation skills with a bachelor’s degree and substantial relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of subcontract formation and administration, including commercial terms and conditions, contract compliance, change management, claims, backcharges, and risk identification.
• Demonstrated experience with contract negotiations and commercial evaluation, including bid packages, bid evaluations, subcontract awards, and management of contractual changes.
• Ability to effectively manage subcontractor performance, cost, schedule, and contractual obligations, including coordination with project controls and technical representatives.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract Management: Implements the assignment schedule and standard work procedures for subcontract management; monitors progress and flags issues.
• Subcontract Formation: Directs negotiation, drafts subcontracts and services agreements, and coordinates bidder questions and bid submissions.

Skills

Subcontract management

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Bid evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: Houston, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to the company is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

the company's Manufacturing &T Business Unit is designing and building an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing Facility located at Generation Park in Houston, TX. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract Management

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project's agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the 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 Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement

Subcontract Formation

• Conforms and ensures subcontract execution Directs negotiation in the commitment of subcontracts Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned Prepares bidders' lists and pre-qualifies bidders Forms bid request packages and issues bid request packages to approved bidders Coordinates bidders' questions and answers to those questions Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures Prepares subcontract documents for execution Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between the company, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of subcontract formation and administration, including commercial terms and conditions, contract compliance, change management, claims, backcharges, and risk identification. Demonstrated experience with contract negotiations and commercial evaluation, including bid packages, bid evaluations, subcontract awards, and management of contractual changes. Ability to effectively manage subcontractor performance, cost, schedule, and contractual obligations, including coordination with project controls and technical representatives. Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional groups including Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, Legal, and Risk Management, as well as subcontractors and other external stakeholders. Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple subcontract priorities and proactively identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, the company has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, the company has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at the company Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, the company has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of \"One Team,\" respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]