Procurement and Subcontracts Manager

Requisition ID: 294405

  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Houston, TX, Reston, VA
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Project Overview Several combined cycle power projects are currently underway or planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently. Following project award, dedicated project teams will be formed, and personnel will be assigned and mobilize to a combined cycle project.

Job Summary In this role, you will manage a project’s Procurement and Contracts operation and its assigned personnel to establish and implement the procurement and subcontract planning, acquisition, order administration, materials management, and delivery of goods and/or services. Your team will execute the project Supply Chain plan, ensuring the monitoring of safety, quality, cost, and performance and that all contractual duties and obligations are met by all parties for each purchase order and subcontract.

Major Responsibilities

  • Participates with the project team on a large sized project in defining and developing the scope of work, and in preparing and coordinating Supply Chain plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets or manages project Supply Chain (procurement and/or subcontracts) functional personnel in all operations for a small to medium sized project
  • Identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement, schedule relief and claim avoidance and takes appropriate actions to protect Bechtel's interest and/or improve performance
  • Ensures the monitoring of safety, quality, cost, and performance and that all contractual duties and obligations are met by all parties to each purchase order and subcontract
Education And Experience Requirements
  • Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge And Skills
  • Extensive experience in Procurement and/or Contracts Management.
  • Preference for experience on EPC Projects with the formation and management of agreements for power island equipment on combined cycle power plants or other power generation facilities.
  • Extensive experience in preparation of commercial terms and conditions for agreements of high risk or complexity, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated.
  • Extensive experience in project setup, including building a team, developing project specific templates, and developing project execution strategy.
  • Demonstrated skills in developing and upskilling team members, working and communicating effectively with all levels of project functional groups.
  • Knowledge of major power plant equipment and the key interfaces.
  • Extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Project Controls, Engineering, Health Safety and Environment, Sustainability, Quality and Construction to achieve project goals.
  • Understanding when and how to raise issues to Senior Management and Legal
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