Requisition ID: 268049

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Position Summary:

Performs all phases of tasks involved in the sourcing, formation, tendering, negotiation and award and administration of EPCM subcontracts. Communicates with bidders and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure proper performance to the stated project requirements. Maintains a continuing review of the progress of each subcontract and provides management with information regarding any scope budget, financial, legal or technical difficulties. Prepares change order and amendments, negotiates with subcontractors and customers to obtain settlement. Represents the company at all times with high moral standards and ethics.

Job Dimensions:

Supervision Received

• Reports directly to the Contracts Manager.
• Receives technical and functional guidance from the M&M Functional Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Be able to develop multiple contracts and/or services agreements simultaneously as assigned.
• Perform formation duties including but not limited to; source and prequalification of potential bidders, prepare and issue request for proposal packages, coordinate and resolve technical and commercial clarifications, receive bids, organize the evaluation process, prepare commercial bid summaries and recommendation documents, secure approvals in accordance with established procedures and prepare contract documents for execution.
• Implement the Division Responsibilities Matrix which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Formation/Administration.
• Administer assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
• Prepare and maintain control and status reporting documents.
• Prepare and organize assigned contracts sponsored meetings, such as bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between stakeholder parties on all contractual matters.
• Assist project Contracts team in solving and attending to administrative problems on planning, staffing, work-hour calculations, budgeting, procedures preparation, commitments involving monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications, or supplementary commercial conditions.
• Coordinates with Construction, Engineering and Support Services staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration and other major matters.
• Represents Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
• Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions.
• Monitors cost v’s scope progress and prepares periodic status reports for management.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business or Management is preferred.
• Knowledge of service acquisition & procurement regulations, policies and practices.
• Demonstrated training or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations and accounting.
• Working knowledge of mining industry contracting practices.
• Experience in developing contract types (including LSTK, T&M and UR), fee arrangements and contract terms.
• Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.
• Broad knowledge and experience in subcontract administration required.
• Strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills, professional and proactive approach to mitigation of contract administration challenges and inherent business risks.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing strategies for negotiations utilizing accounting or cost engineering methods gained through education or experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the project functional groups and company policies, procedures and work practices, as well as associated software systems.
• Experience in field administration of EPCM contracts is an asset.

Additional Information:

• Minimum 5 years in (sub)contract formation / administration.
• Proficiency in all phases of the formation and award of large, moderately complex contracts.

Grade Addendum:

Level One:

• Ten years (10) + relevant Contract Formation and/or Contract Administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Administration, Business or Engineering.
• Experience with subcontract formation for mid and large subcontracts on capital projects.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract types, terms, and legal requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the law, negotiations, accounting, or cost engineering gained through education or experience.
• Able to work independently with mid-level supervision.

Level Two:

• Fifteen (15 years + relevant Contract Formation and/or Contract Administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Administration, Business or Engineering.
• Experience with subcontract formation for mid and large subcontracts on capital projects.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract types, terms, and legal requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the law, negotiations, accounting, or cost engineering gained through education or experience.
• Able to work independently with minor supervision.

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