Subcontracts Administrator

Bechtel Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team in Port Arthur. In this pivotal role, you will engage in the formation and administration of subcontracts, ensuring compliance with project requirements while leading negotiations and managing bid processes. This opportunity allows you to contribute to significant LNG projects, leveraging your expertise in contract management and project oversight. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive work environment, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the success of major infrastructure projects. If you're ready to take on challenges and drive results, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience required.
• Proficiency in construction contracts and agreements essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of bid request packages and develop project contracts.
• Ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements and manage negotiations.

Skills

Contract Administration

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Port Arthur, TX

Requisition ID: 283126

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Project Overview

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects.

As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

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

Level 1:

• 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
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures
• Prepares subcontract documents for execution

Level 2

• Leads preparation of bid request packages, addenda, and other bid cycle correspondence to ensure proper format, content and project requirements are met
• Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel are accurately presented and follow established approval and signing authorities contained in company policies and procedures
• Reviews and recommends bid selections that require higher approval authority
• Executes commitments within delegated signing authority
• Communicates with Engineering and Construction supervision to assist, guide and plan the processing of service requisitions for all project contracts
• Develops project contracts operating procedures for review by designated supervisor and inclusion into the project contract procedures
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project master contracts forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in the project contracts documents
• Directs negotiations and prepares proposed negotiating plan in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of contracts when such action is agreed as necessary by the designated supervisor

Education And Experience Requirements

Level 1: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Level 2: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in all phases of the formation and administration of construction contracts and contract agreements, including types, terms, legal requirements, planning, and subcontractor schedule performance and management
• Skilled in working and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, including project management and other organization leaders
• Motivation and mindset to pick up a scope of work/package, take ownership, and drive to completion
• Strong ability to prioritize and stay organized.
• Significant experience delivering projects in the field from execution through to completion

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel 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, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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Bechtel 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].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Construction