Bechtel

Field Subcontracts Manager

Bechtel • $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) with 10-13 years of relevant commercial construction experience or 15-17 years of relevant work experience.
  • In-depth understanding of project planning and operations in both office and field settings.
  • Proven management or supervision experience, including task definition and performance evaluation.
  • Knowledge and expertise in pricing, contract law, and negotiation of change orders.
  • Thorough grasp of subcontract administration and procedures related to multi-discipline construction projects.
  • Expertise in engineering/construction industry contracting practices and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with IWPPs and all contract management procedures.
  • Represent supply chain and subcontracts in site meetings across multiple disciplines.
  • Coordinate responsibilities with the Home Office Formation team.
  • Provide daily work assignments and guidance for team communication and subcontract management.
  • Lead change management processes and evaluate subcontractor-initiated change requests.
  • Report routine status updates and escalate potential costs or delays.
  • Supervise and mentor the assigned team in contract management activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits designed for employee well-being and growth.
  • Programs to enhance organizational culture and career advancement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Flexible work options including relocation support for families.
  • Adequate time off for recharging and personal well-being.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 299375
  • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Houston, TX


Project Overview:

The Field Subcontracts Manager position will be located at one of our LNG project sites in the US Gulf Coast (Texas or Louisiana). These projects typically involve the construction of a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility consisting of gas pre-treatment unit, condensate stabilization unit and heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups and associated buildings and utilities, refrigerant storage and marine berths.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a dynamic team tasked with the day to day field management and monitoring of subcontracts for various scopes of work. You will manage staffing plans and the execution of the contracts section of the Project Execution Plan. You will allocate workload among team members, manage performance, lead enforcement of contract provisions and provide expert guidance to the team, lead the communication and interface with all other functions at site, lead compliance with IWPP requirements Your oversight will ensure subcontractor performance and activities supports overall project schedule and client deliverables.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Ensure assigned field team's compliance with applicable IWPPs and other contract management process and procedures
  • Represents Supply Chain and Subcontracts in multi-disciplines meetings at site
  • Coordinates transfer of responsibilities with Home Office Formation team
  • Provides day-to-day work assignments depending on complexity and guidance to team in relevant areas such as proper internal and external communication protocols, subcontract interpretation and coordination with Construction, Project Controls Safety, Quality and all other functions.
  • Leadership role on the change management process including evaluation of subcontractor initiated change requests, negotiation, documentation, approvals, rejections and claims.
  • Reports routine status and escalates potential additional costs/delays as appropriate
  • Performs all assigned contract management activities in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Supervise, train, mentor and develop assigned team as applicable


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant commercial Construction related experience or 15-17 years of relevant work experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experienced in project planning and operations, including both office and jobsite locations.
  • Experienced in the management or supervision of personnel, including defining tasks, making work assignments, and evaluating performance.
  • Experience and courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
  • Thorough knowledge of (sub)contract administration, home office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
  • Direct experience in the function of managing workload distribution and execution of the work as well as personnel interviews, selection, performance evaluation, career counseling, mentoring, transfers and terminations.
  • Expert knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable commercial regulations and practices, and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.


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

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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