Field Subcontracts Manager

Requisition ID: 299375. Relocation Authorized: National/International – Family. Telework Type: Full‑Time Office/Project. Work Location: Houston, TX.

Project Overview

The Field Subcontracts Manager position will be located at one of our LNG project sites in the US Gulf Coast (Texas or Louisiana). These projects typically involve the construction of a mid‑scale, mixed‑refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility consisting of a gas pre‑treatment unit, condensate stabilization unit, heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups, associated buildings and utilities, refrigerant storage, and marine berths.

Job Summary

In this role you will lead a dynamic team tasked with day‑to‑day field management and monitoring of subcontracts for various scopes of work. You will manage staffing plans and the execution of the contracts section of the Project Execution Plan, allocate workload among team members, manage performance, enforce contract provisions, provide expert guidance, lead communication and interface with all other functions at site, and ensure compliance with IWPP requirements. Your oversight will ensure subcontractor performance supports the overall project schedule and client deliverables.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned field team's compliance with applicable IWPPs and other contract management processes and procedures.
• Represent Supply Chain and Subcontracts in multi‑discipline meetings at site.
• Coordinate transfer of responsibilities with Home Office Formation team.
• Provide day‑to‑day work assignments, guidance on internal/external communication protocols, subcontract interpretation, and coordination with Construction, Project Controls, Safety, Quality, and other functions.
• Lead change‑management process, including evaluation of subcontractor‑initiated change requests, negotiation, documentation, approvals, rejections, and claims.
• Report routine status and escalate potential additional costs or delays as appropriate.
• Perform all assigned contract management activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop assigned team members as applicable.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent).
• 10–13 years of relevant commercial construction‑related experience, or 15–17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in project planning and operations, both office and jobsite locations.
• Experience managing or supervising personnel, including defining tasks, making work assignments, and evaluating performance.
• Training or experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration, negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning, and scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of (sub)contract administration, home‑office and field procedures, and documents related to multi‑discipline construction projects.
• Direct experience in workload distribution, execution of work, personnel interviews, selection, performance evaluation, career counseling, mentoring, transfers, and terminations.
• Expert knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable commercial regulations, Bechtel policies, procedures, and work practices.