Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.
We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.
We are constantly growing and are currently looking for a senior Subcontracts Manager to join our top qualified and knowledgeable Subcontracts team, working in one of our newly awarded Oil & Gas projects in UAE.
Are you a self-motivated Subcontracts professional, looking for a new role to get passionate about? Would you like to be part of a dynamic EPC leader with global presence? We’d like to meet you!
Build towards excellence!
Role summary:
As a Subcontracts Manager, you will be dedicated to the assigned Project and work under the direction of the Project Manager. You will be responsible for all the Subcontract activities for the Project in terms of costs, time and Quality.
What you will need to do:
- Lead all post award subcontract management during the execution under the control of the Project Manager, monitor and provide guidance and recommend mitigation actions for subcontractors' post-award activities.
- Actively participate in close collaboration with the Procurement Manager in elaborating subcontracting strategies, negotiate and finalize subcontract agreements.
- Commercial and contractual management of the subcontractors including review of notices to correct, variations, claims, etc in coordination with the Project Contracts Manager.
- The role also includes management of: a) the interim and final payments to subcontractors, b) the subcontractor’s claims and variations, c) the notices and correspondence with subcontractors. All these activities must be performed in close collaboration with the Project Contracts Manager and the Project Controls Manager.
- Ensure that all Subcontractor Pre-Assessment and Subcontract Performance Evaluation are done in compliance with the procedure to improve the performance of company/project in Subcontractor selection.
- Finalize the Comparison Statement (CS) and make recommendations only for technically acceptable solutions with proper and documented technical-commercial and evaluation report and seek authority approval.
- Identification of contractual risks and implementation of correct mitigation actions for the subcontracting activities.
- Manage and negotiate all Variation Orders and get approvals and prepares amendments with the support of the Project Contracts Manager.
- Ensure continuous alignment with the Company Contractual Policy and Client Contractual requirements.
- Maintain the Project Procurement Plan up to date.
- Coordinate with other Site departments to get the necessary information related to the progress of the Project to manage properly all the Subcontracts;
- Organize and manage the Kickoff Meetings with Subcontractors, ensuring that all Contract terms and obligations are clearly explained and understood.
- Ensure, on a monthly basis, an update of the subcontractors’ claims table, the forecast of the subcontractors' budget and the identification of possible coming variation/risks.
- Ensure all records and files for each Subcontract are maintained in an orderly fashion and properly files.
- Manage the Subcontract close out and relevant taking over and final acceptance certificates.
- Ensure subcontractors performance evaluations is performed as per Company guidelines.
What you will need to have:
- Engineering University degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Civil Engineering
- Experience working with leading EPC contractors in the energy sector is essential.
- Work experience in EPCM contracts is nice to have.
- Contractual skills and excellent written skills
- Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Capability to perform under stressful situations.
- Cost estimation, planning and risk management knowledge.
- Good knowledge of ERP software and MS office.
- Basic knowledge of Primavera P6 software/ Microsoft Projects or other Project management tools.
You are someone who:
- Is confident of your abilities and you like to present new problem-solving ideas
- Is a true team member
- Enjoys challenge, working with different cultures and travelling!
- Is resourceful and ownership taker
- Pays extreme attention to detail
What’s in it for you:
Expat package is on the shelf, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!
Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.
