Senior Subcontracts Specialist

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.

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline); 6-10 years of relevant experience; 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

Nice to have

Field experience preferred