Principal Subcontract Specialist
Contract
Chiswick – hybrid working
An opportunity has arisen for experienced Principal Subcontracts Specialist to join a global EPCIC business on a contract basis. The position will report in to the Subcontracts Manager and will support with the delivery of packages and tenders for a large multi-billion dollar project in the energy sector.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and recommend proposals by understanding rates, cost structure estimates of material, equipment services, production cost, performance requirements and delivery schedules
- Administer Subcontract functions for a project and bid
- Participate in or lead subcontract management strategy development and implementation
- Guide on subcontract management matters to site leadership and home office personnel
- Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations
- Manage and explain contracting policies and procedures to requestors on respective projects
- Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with the contracting policy before execution
- Direct development of subcontracts and processes
- Ensure proper handling of subcontracts, support documentation, and related files
- Participate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting process
- Development of procedures as required
- Prepare subcontracting activity reports
- Maintain direct liaison with filed Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration
- Preparation of Project specific flow-downs from the project’s prime contract
- Understand and comply with the project sourcing strategy
- May be appointed the key Super User with additional system responsibilities
- Support the resolution of subcontract-related issues
- More than just routing emails, the role will get involved to investigate the cause and address problems on a project
- Support the subcontractor performance review and closeout process
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)
- 8-12 years of relevant experience
- Minimum 6 years of Subcontracts experience in the Oil & Gas industry
- Must have Field experience
- Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes
- Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts and related policies
- Demonstrate effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
- Demonstrate ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies
- Experience with the bid process and bid evaluations