Subcontracts Specialist

McDermott’s CB&I® Storage Solutions group is the world’s leading and most experienced builder and designer of industrial storage products facilities around the world. Headquartered in the Houston, Texas, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide engineering, procurement and construction solutions for our customers’ most complex energy projects.

The Subcontracts Specialist is an individual contributor role responsible for all commercial subcontracts administration work, to include assistance with high volume subcontract packages from issued requests for proposals through execution phase. Responsibilities include evaluation of proposals, securing qualified bids and bidders and maintaining subcontract records in accordance with established procedures. This position is an experienced Professional role with industry experience in CB&I Storage Solutions markets, products, clients, and customers.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, actively participates in managing and administering subcontracts engaged in construction activities for oil and gas-related projects.
• Provides technical support, or functional support team to support projects.
• Facilitates communication between multiple departments within Company and Contractors and manages all Contract documents including the day-to-day pre-award and post-award administration of subcontracts on multiple oil and gas-related projects.
• Pre-award activities include qualifies potential bidders, assembles and issues Invitation to Bid, and assists with commercial and technical bid evaluations thought contract award.
• Post-Award activities will include finalization and award of contracts, daily administration during execution including communications, invoicing, status reports, and contract closeout.
• Assisting with subcontracting strategy development for Subcontracts Manager, ensure all contracts are incorporated as well as negotiated to include the Project required flow down conditions to minimize Company risk.
• Responsible for the assigned subcontracts packages for budget and cost including monitoring on expenditures
• on payment approval, changes, and negotiate any disputes for the best position of the Company in accordance to the contracts provision. Cost control is essential.
• Perform day to day work completing subcontract documentation in compliance with procedures and including necessary approval documents, traceability and close out packages.
• Ensure all subcontract requirement such as performance guarantees, insurances, warranties are properly secured.
• Deliver reports required by Project and Function on time for the Subcontracts Manager.
• Advise Operations on execution plans and issues.
• Proactively supports the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion goals and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment free of harassment and discrimination

Essential Qualifications

• 2-3 years (minimum) in EPC industry commercial procurement, project management, subcontracts, contracting strategies, contract management
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administrations, or equivalent experienc
• Experiences in executing subcontract temples, packages, bid evaluation, negotiating terms and conditions or Subcontract development and management processes (highly recommended)

Company Overview and Core Values:

McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions—from the wellhead to the storage tank—to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.

At McDermott, we hold all employees accountable to follow our 5 core values.

• Integrity – we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct
• One Team – we are one company, where everyone is equally important
• Go Beyond – we seek courageous and creative solutions
• Well-Being – we promote all forms of well-being
• Commitment – we are reliable and dependable in delivering quality solutions