Subcontracts Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering services is looking for a Subcontracts Manager to oversee a team in South Africa. Responsibilities include leading subcontract engineers, ensuring compliance with administration procedures, and managing commercial closeouts. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, over 10 years of experience in subcontract management, and preferably comes from the Oil & Gas industry. This is a key role within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in subcontract administration/management.
• At least 5 years of experience as subcontract manager.
• Experience with major EPC companies in the Oil & Gas industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the subcontract engineers/administrators’ team.
• Review and validate progress payments submitted by subcontractors.
• Manage correspondence with subcontractors regarding contractual implications.
• Participate actively in change management and forecast analysis.

Skills

Subcontract administration

Project management

Contracts engineering

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

Our client is a global leader in engineering services, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of complex infrastructure and plants within the energy sector - both offshore and onshore. Operating across five key business lines - Asset-Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, and Robotics & Industrialized Solutions - the company is seeking a skilled Subcontracts Manager to lead a team of Subcontract Engineers and Administrators. The successful candidate will ensure the effective implementation and adherence to subcontract administration procedures by all subcontractors. This position is based in Afungi, Mozambique.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the subcontract engineers/administrators’ team.
• Manage the correspondence with subcontractors ensuring that all the letters and notices are appropriately replied to considering the contractual and legal implications.
• Review and validate the progress payment submitted by subcontractors.
• Provide project management team support in the identification of any variations and or claims with implications on project program and forecasts, if any (i.e. delays/costs).
• Analyse the issued site technical queries, site instructions, deviation requests to both determine the relevant cost impact and lead the negotiation with subcontractors for alignment on the price.
• Ensure that extra work, new unit prices, claims, back charges, liquidated damages and close out of the subcontracts are performed / processed in accordance with the relevant procedure.
• Participate actively in change management and forecast analysis.
• Ensure the issuance of completion certificates.
• Manage commercial close out of subcontract agreements.
• Ensure collection and sharing of lessons learned, feedback and returns of experience on issues/criticalities construction.

Qualification and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in subcontract administration / management.
• At least 5 years of experience as subcontract manager.
• Preferably experience with other major EPC companies within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Contracts engineer skills are required.