ALUS Subcontracts Manager

Position Title: Subcontracts Manager
Max BR per Hour : XX60.73
Estimated Start Date: 01Apr2024
Assignment Length: 18 months with potential for extension
Est Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule Time Zone: CST
Temp to Hire (Y/N) N
Assignment Address: 9811 Katy Freeway suite 100 Houston TX77024
Remote or Onsight Hybrid
Job Description:
Job Summary:

This position requires 10 years of private sector contract / subcontract experience with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in engineering/construction subcontracting activities for the oil and gas industry.Reporting to the Director of Contracts this role will manage all phases of the project subcontracts development process including preparation of subcontracts plan bidders prequalification subcontracts formation risk assessment execution change management reporting and formal closeout. This role will also focus on establishing good contractual relationships with subcontractors facilitating a safe closure of the subcontracts and avoiding any litigation/claims while preserving Air Liquide interests and priorities.

Description
The Subcontracts Manager will be primarily responsible for:
Working as part of the Project team in developing and forming subcontracts.
Managing all phases of engineering and construction subcontracts including prequalification formation execution and closeout.
Creating and maintaining project subcontract plans.
Sourcing potential subcontractors and performing bidder s qualification using Air Liquide s approved systems such as Avetta and in collaboration with HSE and QA/QC teams.
Ensuring proper technical inputs needed for the award of subcontracts are timely received from proposals and project technical teams avoiding to the extent possible any postaward changes.
Creating and issuing RFQs adding value to the scope of work technical documents and project schedule.
Soliciting and ensuring proper review of RFQ package documents for completeness prior to issue.
Receiving and analyzing proposals negotiating the terms of the subcontracts with the support of the project and legal teams.
Taking the lead on all bid clarifications and negotiations following Air Liquide guidelines and procedures.
Obtaining NDAs and MHH agreements from bidders/subcontractors as required.
Conducting subcontracts preaward and project kickoff meetings.
Preparing with the collaboration of the project team the Subcontract Bid Assessment & Recommendation for award (SBAR) to be reviewed and approved by management.
Subcontract execution/formalization following Air Liquide DOE Guidelines and Procedures.
Ensuring all required subcontractor insurance is in place prior to the performance of any work.
Handling all formal communications with subcontractors and maintaining detailed communication logs.
Attending Site meetings as required.
Working closely with the project team to maintain the project schedule and budget.
Reviewing subcontractors reports and issuing weekly/monthly reports to the project team.
Overall Change Order management.
Performing subcontracts risk assessment.
Monitoring and reviewing invoices from subcontractors.
Obtaining Lien releases and completion certificates from subcontractors.
Contributing to a positive work environment that fosters the success of a high performing Project Subcontracts team.
Resolving issues related to subcontract processes escalating unresolved issues to the Director of Contracts.
Working closely with the Project Manager/Project Director and Director of Contracts to avoid and handle subcontractors claims.
Providing support to the legal team in case of any litigation/claim from subcontractors.
Preparing the subcontractor close out evaluation form.
Ensuring timely closeout of subcontract files.
Assisting subcontract team in critical and expedited contract requirements as necessary.
Steward contract relationships.
Respond to subcontractor and project inquiries.
All activities related to proper subcontracts management.

Highest Level of Education Required for this Position:
Bachelor s degree in Engineering Law Business or related field is required.
Master Degree in Supply Chain or Business preferable.

Qualifications (IE SAP Experience Excel Knowledge Any Certifications Years of Experience in Certain Fields):
Minimum 10 years of professional experience with contract / subcontracts.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in engineering/construction subcontracting activities for the oil and gas industry.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Willingness to travel and perform Site visits (up to 25%).

PPE Requirements if any No
Working Conditions (IE Office Warehouse Ect) Office / with some site visits
If heights how high N/A
If driving what will they be driving N/A
If lifting how many pounds up to 25 pounds