Subcontracts Manager - #1780559

Job Summary

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the centre of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

We are now hiring a Subcontracts Manager to oversee all subcontract activities for proposals/projects in our EMEA region. You'll assist project teams to ensure contractual notices relating to time and money entitlements are documented, issued, and properly reported. With support from our global Subcontracts team and collaboration with our on site subcontracts specialists, you'll be key in expanding our capabilities as we continue to grow our business and focus on EPC/ EPCM energy infrastructure projects in our key markets (UK, Spain, UAE).

This role is based in our Glasgow, UK office where we work a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote from home.

Some domestic and international travel to BV, client, or project sites throughout EMEA may be required.

Key Responsibilities
General:

• Performs project setup of subcontract related activities.
• Manages Subcontracting program for major projects following established policies and procedures.
• Participates in day to day subcontract development and administration activities, as required.
• Ensures subcontract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Monitors project subcontract budgets and schedules (i.e., man-hours, cost, milestone durations, etc) and aligns to subcontract budgets and goals.
• Manages the establishment and/or monitoring of subcontract goals for a project.
• Participates in/leads meetings for the project, representing the Subcontracts department.
• Files appropriate documents and follows filing rules.
• May develop and lead presentations to internal/external clients and joint venture partners.
• May develop and conduct training programs; coaches and mentors professionals in subcontracts processes, tools, commercial terms and conditions and project execution.
• Resolves subcontracts issues to maintain schedule and mitigate risk for the project.
  
  

Subcontract Development Responsibilites:

• May lead proposal / estimating efforts for a major project(s) and become involved in early negotiations with long lead subcontractors, prior to project release.
• Manages the subcontract development process including bid list preparation, solicitation of requests for proposals, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of subcontracts.
• Leads negotiations for subcontracts.
• Understands the Owner's contract and incorporates appropriate scope-specific flowdowns into Subcontract agreements.
• Ensures Subcontractor compliance with prequalification requirements
  
  

Subcontract Administration Responsibilities:

• Assists with the resolution of claims.
• Monitors project subcontract activities and reports status.
• Collaborates, as needed, to resolve major complex subcontracts issues.
• Facilitates management of strategic subcontractor relationships.
• Manages subcontract administration activities as assigned, including: running subcontractor meetings, drafting/reviewing/filing formal correspondence, executing the Change Management process, review and process invoices, resolve/process backcharges/claims/liquidated damages, and closeout of assigned subcontracts
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field.
• Relevant field or office subcontracts experience can substitute for a degree.
• Expert knowledge of construction disciplines, construction execution, means & methods and construction equipment.
  
  

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive relevant experience in Subcontracts, Construction Project Management, or Procurement

Experience of EMEA region subcontracts

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced understanding of subcontract and procurement processes and exhibits the capacity to effectively self-execute the transactional subcontracts process in accordance with established Company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Exhibit appropriate skills at resolving complex commercial terms and conditions issues and other commercial issues through collaboration.
• Possesses an advanced knowledge and understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
• Strong understanding of Project Process Management
• Ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prioritizes workflow.
• Advanced analytical / organizational skills
• multi-lingual, preferably in Spanish/English would be a nice to have (not essential)
  
  

Job Grade
006