Manager, Subcontracts

About the role

The Subcontracts Manager will generally be responsible for overseeing all subcontracting activities associated with assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Ensures full compliance with all Company subcontracting procedures.
• Provides direction and expertise to subcontract related activities for projects within Matrix.
• Manages and administers Subcontract functions under the direction of Project Management.
• Coordinates and works closely with all key project disciplines (i.e.: Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, HSE, and Quality) to ensure continuity in the subcontracting process in order to achieve project goals.
• Participates in development of Project Execution Plans; leads the development and implementation of the project Subcontracting Strategy.
• Works with Legal to ensure that prime contract “flow-downs” are include in the project subcontracting documents/templates.
• Leads the identification and prequalification of potential/new subcontractors.
• Manages the solicitation of proposals in accordance with Company procedures and project requirements; leads the request for proposal (RFP) process
• Leads the bid evaluation and subcontractor selection process.
• Participates/leads negotiations of subcontract terms and pricing issues.
• Prepares documents for subcontract award.
• Manages all aspects of the subcontract administration process (i.e.: invoicing, change management, dispute resolution, close-out).
• Maintains project Subcontracts Log and reviews/manages performance metrics of subcontractor effectiveness.
• Depending on the size and scope of the project, may lead a team of Subcontract Administrators.
• May perform other tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ year’s similar experience in Subcontracts Management, preferably in an industrial construction environment.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent related experience, in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or field preferred.
• C.P.M., CPSM, A.P.P., CSCP, or Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines/scopes/craft, general safety regulations, and basic quality requirements.
• Good understanding of basic project management principles (i.e.: engineering process, construction management, scheduling, cost control, etc.).
• Strong planning, and organizational skills; good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• disability benefits
• life and AD&D insurance
• paid time off
• an employee assistance program (EAP)
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• a robust wellness program
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance
• Some employees may also be eligible for a performance or safety bonus program.