Subcontracts Specialist

Company Overview CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

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.

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

Local Requirements

- Work Location: CB&I Services, Plainfield, IL

- Experience in municipality- related projects. (Plus+, Major)

- Can manage exceptions of many different scopes of work on multiple projects

- Multitasking, forward-thinking, adaptable to change, and able to recongnize policy and procedure, improvement to streamline (all is a plus++) - Contacts within industry/networking (Plus+)

- Reports to Subcontract Manager/Regional Lead that is also in Plainfield, IL

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 experience

- Experiences in executing subcontract temples, packages, bid evaluation, negotiating terms and conditions or Subcontract development and management processes (highly recommended)

Organizational Structure and Location

- Reports to: Regional Subcontracts Lead

- Permanent Work Location: Home Office

- May be temporarily assigned to project site

- Performance of subcontract scope against estimated values

- Timely submission of changes and processing of change orders

- Secure and maintain approvals and documentation meeting all requirements

- 100% compliance with subcontract policies and procedures, ethics and code of conduct

Skills and Behaviors

- Business presence and polish

- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets

- Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines

- Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization

- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments

- A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results

- Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal

- Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level

- Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.

Benefits

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

USD $70,721-$88,401/Annually