Project Subcontracts Manager - Louisiana Gulf Coast Projects (Onsite)

About the role

S&B is seeking a lead Subcontracts Representative for projects involving high-dollar or technically unique items, or critical product lines. This role plans, schedules, coordinates, and oversees the work of Subcontracts Administrators and clerical support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of the Project Execution Plan in Subcontracts.
• Create Project Subcontracting Plans and Procedures.
• Create Project Bidders Lists.
• Consult with engineering and construction management to clarify material and scope of work requirements.
• Prepare and submit Request for Quotations.
• Discuss needs with subcontractors, review their alternate suggestions, and make recommendations to project management regarding cost reductions, better deliveries, and sales terms.
• Consult with subcontractors and project engineers regarding the technical suitability of equipment and work methods.
• Analyze quotations and select suppliers.
• Make commitments and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Secure quotations and develop cost information for proposals.
• Represent the subcontracts function in client presentations.
• Negotiate claim settlements and back charges with suppliers.
• Create bid tabulation forms and other subcontract documents.
• Obtain routine cost information for estimating purposes.
• Enter and distribute subcontract documents.
• Solicit information from subcontractors regarding their capabilities and qualifications and update the supplier database of information.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of related subcontracts experience.
• Ability to type and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office products.

Education

• Normal requirement: 4-year degree in Business Administration (or related curriculum).
• In lieu of a degree, 12-15 years of equivalent experience in construction-related subcontracting activities is also acceptable.

Skills

• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical bulletins, and government regulations.
• The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• The ability to effectively deliver oral presentations and respond to questions from groups of managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Interpersonal communication and relationship development skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally participates in a field trip to the job site and may be assigned to work at a job site for several months at a time.
• This requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and balance.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.