Subcontracts Manager

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID: 1455

Description

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units, as well as major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors.

This strategic expansion strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project execution by seamlessly integrating the energy and infrastructure cultures of Asia and America across a diverse set of emerging markets and verticals. By expanding into onshore power plants, including gas-based and combined-cycle facilities, as well as onshore and offshore wind projects, in addition to our established offshore capabilities, we further broaden our commitment to providing world-class, end-to-end energy solutions.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry.

Position Overview

As a Project Subcontracts Manager, the primary responsibility is to be accountable for managing all the subcontract scopes assigned from proposal to execute for onshore construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

WIN phase:

• Support and develop with BA/BD/PLD the subcontracting requirement to achieve a winning project strategy
• Actively participate with proposal team to obtain firm & budgetary pricing during proposal phase
• Review client contractual requirement and develop the preliminary Subcontracting Execution Plan
• Establish and align bidders list to optimize subcontracting opportunities with Supply Chain Headquarter
  
  

Execution Phase

• Implement the Project Subcontracting Strategy from WIN phase under the guidance of the PPM
• Review and allocate with Project Control of the service budgets
• Review and align with Legal on approaches of T&Cs, including main contract flow-down obligations
• Re-assess Risk and Opportunities since WIN phase and current market condition; mitigate risks
• Review and agree with project schedule to ensure sufficient lead time have been allocated for the services within require construction schedule
• Formalize the Subcontracting Plan in alignment with Overall Project Execution Plan
• Closely engage with scope owner to drive required deliverables
• Define and agree on scope of work, key deliverables, and required performance with subcontractors
• Perform tendering, evaluation, and selection of Subcontractors
• Accountable to negotiation before order awards to final liquidated damages with Subcontractor(s)
• Participate in weekly project progress meetings from pre-orders to post-orders, to PO Close-out
• Monitor, challenge, and control in accordance with change management procedure when cost and schedule impact to service activities with scope owner
• Accountable to challenge Subcontractors to bring optimal results with quality, safety, and on-time scope completion in alignment with scope owner
• Monitor the overall Subcontractor invoices approval and payment timeline with Accounts Payable
• Be the focal point of contact with all assigned subcontractors; assist in the mobilities/de-mobilities of Subcontractor(s)
• Be the Supply Chain voice with Project Client and Project Management Team (PMT) to drive subcontracting activities
• Weekly and monthly Project reporting of Supply Chain activities within project
• Ensure continuous improvement and package learning by sharing package best practices and package lessons learnt
• Possible assignment to multiple projects of like subcontracting scopes
• Any other requirement for subcontracting
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine, Construction Management, business, or a master’s degree is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certified is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of subcontracting experience with track records in managing onshore projects successfully, preferably in Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge in contract administration, procurement processes, and/or logistics is a must.
• Familiar with industry standards (e.g.: DNV, ISO, API, IEEE), permit requirement is recommended.
• Experience in onshore safety systems and risk management practices.
• Experience in managing relationships with internal stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
  
  

Nearest Major Market: Houston