Principal Subcontracts Specialist

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