Subcontracts Administrator

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Brownsville, TX seeks a Subcontracts professional to participate in formation and administration of subcontracts on the Rio Grande LNG project. You will lead bid package preparation, develop contracts operating procedures, and ensure subcontractor compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities include managing the assignment schedule, gathering data for bid documents, supporting negotiation for small-value contracts, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement regulations, policies and practices.
• Pricing, contract law, negotiations and accounting.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.
• Experience developing contract types, fee arrangements and terms.

Responsibilities

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and Standard Work Process Procedures for Subcontract Management.
• Gathers and compiles data for preparation of subcontract documents and management.
• Assists Subcontract Manager in completing tasks per the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook.
• Monitors subcontract performance areas as assigned.
• Investigates subcontract problems and prepares status reports.
• Organizes materials for meetings and training and supports Bechtel tools.
• Supports subcontract formation and administration within the project framework.

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Brownsville, TX

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

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. #LI-CS1

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

• Gathers and compiles support data for the preparation of documents and the management of subcontracts

• Assists Subcontract Manager or more senior Subcontract Professionals in completion of the various tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook, Standard Work Process Procedures, and automated subcontract management systems

• Monitors areas of subcontract performance, as assigned

• Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific subcontracts problems, as assigned

• Organizes materials for the preparation of meetings, presentations, and training sessions, and prepares periodic status reports

• Works with Digital Supply Chain and other Automation Tools

Subcontract Formation

• Duties and responsibilities involve the formation and award of small value, routine-type subcontracts

• Assists with negotiations in commitment of contracts, but directs negotiation in small value contracts

• Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned

• 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 maintains control and status reporting documents

• 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 Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters

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:

• Knowledge of procurement regulations, policies and practices.

• Knowledge and experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations and accounting.

• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Experience in developing contract types, fee arrangements and contract terms.

• Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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