Strategic Subcontract Lead – Offshore & Onshore Projects

RiseMe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Ocean EPU is seeking a Subcontract Manager to oversee subcontracting activities for offshore and onshore plant projects, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance.

This role leads subcontract strategy, supplier pre-qualification, RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, and contract administration, while coordinating with engineering, quality, construction, finance, and project controls to align delivery with objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, subcontract management, or contract administration.
• Experience in EPC, offshore, onshore plant, or industrial project environments preferred.
• Knowledge of subcontracting processes, contract administration, and commercial terms.
• Experience in RFQ/RFP processes, bid evaluation, and subcontract execution support.
• Understanding of subcontract scope, deliverables, and coordination with engineering and project teams.
• Experience in matrix organizations and project-based environments preferred.
• Strong coordination and communication with internal stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Fluent English communication preferred; additional language capability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontracting strategies aligned with project execution plans.
• Manage subcontractor pre-qualification, evaluation, and selection.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes for subcontract packages.
• Lead subcontract negotiations and finalize contracts.
• Administer subcontract agreements, including change orders and variations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and HSSE.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment of subcontracting activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to subcontracting scope, execution, and contract performance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives in subcontract management.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontract management

Contract administration

RFQ/RFP processes

Bid evaluation

Coordination

Attention to detail

English communication

Job description

Hanwha Ocean EPU is seeking a Subcontract Manager to oversee subcontracting activities for offshore and onshore plant projects, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance.

This role leads subcontract strategy, supplier pre-qualification, RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, and contract administration, while coordinating with engineering, quality, construction, finance, and project controls to align delivery with objectives.