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 Specialist participates 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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