Job Overview:
The Senior Subcontracts Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the subcontracts discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the subcontracts discipline. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the subcontracts team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Create & conduct RFP (Request for Proposal) /ITB’s (Invitation to Bid) including vendor pre-qualifications in Supplier Management Application (Oracle) and drafting Subcontract documents
- Manage tender correspondence, negotiate terms & conditions, shortlist, bid tabulations, and draft recommendations for award
- Responsible for all pre-award activities through the Subcontract Award
- During Subcontract formation, responsible for cost avoidance, cost savings, and risk management review and details
- Participate in subcontract management strategy development and implementation
- Provide guidance regarding subcontract management matters to site leadership
- Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations
- Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with Company/Project policies and procedures before execution
- Ensure proper handling of pre-award subcontracts, support documentation, and related files
- Participate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting process
- Prepare pre-award subcontracting reports
- Maintain direct liaison with Project Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration
- Understand and comply with project sourcing strategy
- May assist the key Super User with system responsibilities
- Support the resolution of subcontract related issues
- Work to actively identify potential issues before they impact project budget or schedule
- Support the subcontractor performance review and close out process
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)
- 6-10 years of relevant experience
- Field experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes
- Proven ability to develop, negotiate and administer complex subcontracts and comprehend 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 evaluation
- Strong proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite
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About UsLutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or relevant discipline
- 6-10 years of relevant subcontracting or procurement experience
- Field experience
- Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes
- Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts
- Experience with bid process and bid evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work in multifunctional teams
- Ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and company policies
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using Supplier Management Application (Oracle) or similar systems
What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
