Deputy Subcontracts Manager

Requisition ID:293957

• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will report to the Program Contracts Manager and lead a team to manage subcontracts formation and administration activities. You will develop subcontracting strategies and operating procedures. You will review and approve bid details, commitments, and lead negotiations. Your oversight will ensure project subcontracting is consistent and that procedural requirements have been implemented.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership". #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates with the program team in defining and developing the scope of Contracts work across multiple projects, and in preparing and coordinating Contracts plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets
• Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on project contract documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated
• Coordinates Contract execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable
• Contracts to perform its functions in accordance with project plans
• Reviews evaluations with program leadership, global business unit functional managers, and the global business unit Manager of Supply Chain
• Provides functional direction and/or supervision to all assigned subcontracts personnel and monitors operations to ensure all activities are performed in accordance with project requirements and applicable directives, management instruction, procedures, and functional guidelines
• Develops and implements the subcontracting strategy for assigned project or office, incl. development and translation of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule into a specific working contracting plan
• Reviews bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of bidders within delegated approval authority
• For assigned packages forms subcontract bid documents (commercial strategy/terms and solicitation documents), issues RFQs/RFPs, and manages the bid process through award
• For assigned packages leads bidder communications/clarifications, performs commercial evaluations, and negotiates pricing, risk allocation, and terms & conditions through subcontract award
• Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel are accurately presented and follow established approval and signing authorities contained in company policies and procedures
• Maintains oversight of subcontract risk management, ensuring commercial, schedule, and performance risks are identified and mitigated
• Leads capability building for the contracts organization, including coaching, knowledge transfer and planning across the program
• Monitors team metrics, risks, and performance

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert knowledge of subcontract terms and conditions
• Extensive experience in construction subcontracts formation and management
• Proven leadership and supervisory capability
• Strong negotiation, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Able to engage directly and effectively with senior internal and external leadership

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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