Subcontracts Formation Specialist

Requisition ID:  285476

• Relocation Authorized:  None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $105,060 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

The Salt River Pumped Storage Project is located near the Theodore Roosevelt Lake, outside of Phoenix, Arizona and is proposes to create 2000 MW of energy. The project begins with a FEED study and advancement of the design. The project will utilize pump turbines to generate the energy. The project consists of a lower existing Apache reservoir formed by Horse Mesa dam which will be used as the source of the water. The upper reservoir will be a 15,000 acre-foot new reservoir created on the upper plateau. The reservoirs and powerhouse will be connected by two tunnel systems.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements. #LI-VB1 

Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract Management

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management
• Manages assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties 
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, and other major matters 
• Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement 

Subcontract Formation 

• Conforms and ensures subcontract execution 
• Directs negotiation in the commitment of subcontracts 
• 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 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in formation activities, award of moderately complex construction contracts and services contracts.
• Demonstrated skills in working and communicating effectively with all levels of project functional groups. 
• Experience in a wide range of contract types and associated pricing arrangements.
• Experience in change management procedures pertaining to Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, amendments, and claims and dispute resolution.
• Experience in negotiating terms and conditions

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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