Requisition ID: 297559

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies

Job Summary:

As a Subcontract Formation Specialist, you will conduct planning, formation, administration, and close-out of large, moderately complex service and construction type subcontracts in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position will also perform tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to, planning, bidder prequalification, development of bidder lists, development of bid solicitation packages, bid analysis, negotiations, administration, change management and close-out of service, and construction type subcontracts. Tasks may include cradle-to-grave or managing the turnover transition of the awarded subcontracts for field administration.

This position participates in planning, work hour calculations, and budgeting as it relates to project subcontracting activities; and develops and monitors project work-hour estimates and master contracts forms. This position may also provide guidance to project team personnel, during the planning, bid, evaluation, award, administration, and close-out phases when required by workload, complexity, or other factors. Additionally, the Subcontract Formation Specialistparticipates in the planning, staffing, training, and development of subcontracts personnel.

Key relationships for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Reports directly to the Subcontracts Manager / Subcontract Supervisor.
• Receives technical and functional guidance from the Purchasing and Subcontracts Manager / Subcontract Supervisor.
• May provide guidance to subcontract formation and/or subcontract administration personnel.
• Maintains contact with management and participates in negotiations with bidders and subcontractors.
• Works closely with Subcontract Coordinator / Subcontract Technical Representative (SC/STR), safety, quality, security, project controls engineers, Project Managers, etc., who have been assigned subcontract management tasks in accordance with the Division of Responsibility (DOR) matrix. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract Formation -

• 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
• 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 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
• After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules
• Represents Bechtel in contractual discussions of advanced complexity. Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions. Prepares periodic status reports for management and client personnel.

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
• Manages assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, and other major matters
• Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement

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:

• Advanced knowledge of the fixed-price and flexibly-priced family of subcontracts with stated experience in construction type subcontracts according to procurement regulations, policies, and practices.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing various subcontract types, fee arrangements, contract terms, and legal requirements.
• Working knowledge of construction and technical service type subcontracts with proven experience in change management requirements.
• Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems and concerns to management.
• Working knowledge of contract law, negotiations, accounting, or cost engineering gained through education or work experience.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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