Requisition ID: 300800- Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Brownsville, TX
Project Overview:Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!
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: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, subcontract management and other major matters
- Manages complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement
- Represents Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity
Subcontract Formation
- Leads preparation of bid request packages, addenda, and other bid cycle correspondence to ensure proper format, content and project requirements are met
- Reviews bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of suppliers within delegated approval authority
- Reviews and recommends bid selections that require higher approval authority
- Executes commitments within delegated signing authority
- 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:- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:- Proficiency in subcontract formation and administration across the full lifecycle, including scope development, planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, and closeout.
- Experience supporting large EPC projects valued at more than $3 billion in the oil and gas industry as a Subcontracts Specialist, including field execution through completion.
- Working knowledge of engineering and construction contracting practices, applicable legal requirements, procurement regulations, and Bechtel policies, procedures, and work practices.
- Knowledge of subcontract types, compensation and fee arrangements, pricing, and commercial terms, supported by relevant coursework or practical experience in contract law, negotiation, and accounting.
- Ability to identify and evaluate contractual issues and develop practical recommendations for management.
- Proficiency in interpreting subcontractor schedules, assessing milestone feasibility, monitoring performance, and coordinating interfaces between related activities.
- Ability to take ownership of assigned scopes of work or subcontract packages and drive actions through to completion.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple packages and competing deadlines.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical, contractual, and commercial matters with subcontractors, project teams, management, and other stakeholders.
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