McDermott International, Ltd
Principal Subcontracts Specialist
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Principal Subcontracts Specialist
Job Overview
The Principal Subcontracts Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will solve complex subcontract-related problems, working independently with minimal guidance. This role may involve leading functional teams or projects and serving as a subcontract specialist with in-depth expertise in subcontracts and broad knowledge of the discipline within the subcontracts function.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and recommend proposals by understanding:
- Rates
- Cost structure estimates of material, equipment, and services
- Production costs
- Performance requirements
- Delivery schedules
- Administer subcontract functions for a project and bid
- Participate in or lead subcontract management strategy development and implementation
- Guide site leadership and home office personnel on subcontract management matters
- Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations
- Manage and explain contracting policies and procedures to requestors on respective projects
- Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with contracting policy before execution
- Direct the development of subcontracts and processes
- Ensure proper handling of:
- Subcontracts
- Support documentation
- Related files
- Participate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting process
- Develop procedures as required
- Prepare subcontracting activity reports
- Maintain direct liaison with field Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration
- Prepare project-specific flow-downs from the prime contract
- Understand and comply with the project sourcing strategy
- May be appointed the key Super User with additional system responsibilities
- Support the resolution of subcontract-related issues (beyond typical email routing—requires problem troubleshooting and addressing causes)
- Support the subcontractor performance review and closeout process
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Qualifications
Essential Qualifications & Expectations
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in:
- Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Or a relevant discipline
- 8–12 years of relevant experience
- Minimum 6 years of subcontracts experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry
- Field experience required
- Strong knowledge of:
- Subcontract policies and processes
- Bid process and bid evaluations
- Proven ability to:
- Develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts and related policies
- Prioritise multiple tasks, monitor progress, and meet deadlines
- Work effectively in multifunctional teams
- Ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies
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