DescriptionTitle: Director of Subcontracts
Department: SCM
Location : Houston, TX
Supervisor: Senior Director of Subcontracting
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent; Full-Time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid
DIRECTOR OF SUBCONTRACTS
SUMMARY
The Director of Subcontracts is responsible for managing and lea d ing subcontract ing efforts from RFP to contract execution, prepare highly customized downstream contracts which involve the integration of many diverse elements of high cost which entail PV , PV plus s torage and standalone storage projects. Create and execute the strategic plan to have competitive subcontracting capability for third-party EPC and Qcells develop ed projects . This position reports to the Senior Director of Subcontracting , or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate . This position is hybrid with our corporate office s in Housto , TX . W orking hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm PST . This position is expected to travel up to 25 % .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regular attendance, in accordance with C ompany's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position .
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to leverage the experience to optimize the contracting of construction and other professional services .
- Manage and lead the subcontracting team from bid to execution in support of the construction of projects including, but not limited to the following:
- Establish and execute strategic plan for competitive subcontracting capabilit ies .
- Establish and maintain the subcontracting plan to meet the project schedule (s).
- Manage RFPs for quotation, p repare, review , and confirm the bid evaluations performed by the team
- N egotiat e and execut e agreements with competitive vendors and partners .
- Negotiate commercial terms in accordance to C ompany policies and guidelines .
- Ensure prime contract flow downs are incorporated into subcontract document s.
- Develop and negotiate strategic agreements with subcontractors as needed .
- Review, compare , and evaluate subcontractor proposals and historical pricing to determine reasonable pricing and opportunities for cost savings .
- Track cost saving s against the budget for each subcontract .
- Ensure project costs are properly categorized when submitting subcontracts for approvals by comparing and adjusting estimating costs vs. actual costs including, but not limited to cost of installation and relevant materials .
- Maintain m arket i ntelligence to monitor material and construction cost s .
- Monitor subcontractor compliance of contract s and project requirements .
- Support Project Management Team as needed with contract information and input to resolve subcontractor issues, such as under-performance or scope gaps .
- Maintain accurate and complete Purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures; and
- Perform other related duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree required .
- 7 - 12 years of experience in Construction Contracts Management and/or Procurement .
- 4 - 7 years of experience in Solar industry with utility scale of PV/PV plus Storage procurement of material and/or subcontracting .
- Project e stimating experience highly preferred.
- Knowledge in contract ing and change order management.
- Ability to work on your own in a fast pace d , professional, team environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong negotiation skill s preferably with supplier s and subcontractor agreements .
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail .
- Confidence and the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization including external clients .
- Computer literacy with an advance knowledge on Microsoft O ffice including but not limited to Excel , Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems and construction management tools
- SAP e xperience preferred .
- Procore experience preferred .
- Customer service skills including experience in conducting vendor reviews and evaluation, and maintaining good business relationships .
- Maintains active subcontractor relationships with key partners and industry leaders.
- Able to identify , investigate , and solve problem s that might arise with order and in a timely manner .
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
- Travel: up to 25 % as needed
EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regular professional, office business setting
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
