Subcontracts Administrator

Requisition ID: 283487 

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Brownsville, TX 

 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas.

RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). 

 

Project Location Overview:

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will assist Subcontract Administrators in completion of routine duties, closeout, data gathering, document preparation, presentations, and training sessions. You will prepare status reports, monitor areas of subcontract performance, and inquire on and investigate subcontract problems. Your work will contribute to efficient project execution and compliance with contractual obligations. #LI-CS1

 

Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract Management

  • Acts on own intiative on assigned subcontracts of increasing valueand complexity
  • Gaters and compiles support data for the preparation of documents and the management of subcontracts
  • Assists Subcontract Manager or more senior Subcontract Professional in completion of the various tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook, Standard Work Process Procedures, and automated subcontract management systems 
  • Organizes materials for the preparation of meetings, presentations, and training sessions, and prepares periodic status reports 

Subcontract Formation 

  • Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned 
  • Prepares bidders’ lists and pre-qualifies bidders 
  • Forms bid request packages and issues bid request packages to approved bidders 
  • Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions 
  • Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially 
  • Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations 
  • Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures 
  • Prepares subcontract documents for execution 
  • Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters 
  • After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules 
  • Assist project ream when instructed in solving and attending to problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications or supplementary commercial conditions

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of contracting rules, policies and practices.
  • Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations and accounting.
  • Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.

 

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

 

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