About this role
Job Overview: The Principal Subcontracts Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex subcontract-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Subcontracts Specialist may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a subcontract specialist. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in subcontracts and broad knowledge of the subcontracts discipline within the subcontracts function.
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 #LI-FM1 #LI-Remote