Subcontract Administrator

Bechtel; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Ogden, UT is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to manage planning, formation, administration, and close-out of large service and construction subcontracts for the Sentinel program.

The role entails coordinating bidder prequalification, bid packages, and commercial evaluations, as well as negotiating terms and overseeing cradle-to-grave subcontract activities across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of fixed-price and flexibly-priced subcontracts, including construction type.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, form, administer, and close-out large service and construction subcontracts.
• Conduct bidder prequalification, bid analysis, and negotiations.
• Support planning, budgeting, and work-hour estimates for subcontracting activities.
• Provide guidance to project teams during bid, award, and close-out phases.
• Cradle-to-grave management or turnover of subcontracts for field administration.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Contract negotiations

Budgeting

Change management

FAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Costing software

Job description

Requisition ID: 299951

• Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Ogden, UT

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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.

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Project Overview:

the company is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. the company's scope of service in Sentinel's current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, the company has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

For more information on the Sentinel program: https://www.the company.com/projects/sentinel/

Job Summary:

As a Subcontracts Administrator, you will conduct planning, formation, administration, and close-out of large, moderately complex service and construction type subcontracts in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position will also perform tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to, planning, bidder prequalification, development of bidder lists, development of bid solicitation packages, bid analysis, negotiations, administration, change management and close-out of service, and construction type subcontracts. Tasks may include cradle-to-grave or managing the turnover transition of the awarded subcontracts for field administration.

This position participates in planning, work hour calculations, and budgeting as it relates to project subcontracting activities; and develops and monitors project work-hour estimates and master contracts forms. This position may also provide guidance to project team personnel, during the planning, bid, evaluation, award, administration, and close-out phases when required by workload, complexity, or other factors. Additionally, the Subcontracts Administrator participates in the planning, staffing, training, and development of subcontracts personnel.

This position requires the successful candidate to support the Sentinel Project in Ogden, UT. Relocation assistance will be provided for this role. Furthermore, the successful candidate must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, which includes verification of employment and education.

Key relationships for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Reports directly to the Subcontracts Manager / Subcontract Supervisor. Receives technical and functional guidance from the Purchasing and Subcontracts Manager / Subcontract Supervisor. May provide guidance to subcontract formation and/or subcontract administration personnel. Maintains contact with management and participates in negotiations with bidders and subcontractors. Works closely with Subcontract Coordinator / Subcontract Technical Representative (SC/STR), safety, quality, security, project controls engineers, Project Managers, etc., who have been assigned subcontract management tasks in accordance with the Division of Responsibility (DOR) matrix.

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

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

Represents the company in contractual discussions of advanced complexity. Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions. Prepares periodic status reports for management and client personnel.

Assists with various data-calls from project management, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Inspector Generals (IG) office, and customer/client, etc.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of the fixed-price and flexibly-priced family of subcontracts with stated experience in construction type subcontracts according to procurement regulations, policies, and practices. Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Experience in developing various subcontract types, fee arrangements, contract terms, and legal requirements. Working knowledge of construction and technical service type subcontracts with proven experience in change management requirements. Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems and concerns to management. Working knowledge of contract law, negotiations, accounting, or cost engineering gained through education or work experience. Solid working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and applicable Agency Supplements with emphasis on construction type subcontracts. Working understanding of Federal Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements. Working understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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