Subcontract Administrator II/III - Construction

Posting Title Subcontract Administrator II/III - Construction . Location CO - Golden . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. Job Description The Facilities and Site Services (FSS) Team is a unique group tasked with facilitating and eliciting NRL's construction/maintenance projects in conjunction with DOE. Many high-profile projects are on the horizon, as part of our 10 year and beyond campus expansion strategy. This includes large and small construction, maintenance, and campus upgrade efforts. This is a creative team working on a wide range of contract engagements. The successful candidate can work autonomously, take initiative, think critically towards complex analyses, and have attention to detail. We are looking for someone who can execute a high standard of contracts administration and contribute towards process and reporting improvements for the Office of the CFO. This role focuses on fast-paced and highly diverse set of challenges on a daily basis - no two days are the same. What to expect: Perform complete pre-award, award and post award acquisition functions for various agreement types (eg. Task Ordering Agreements, Work Ordering Agreements, Stand Alone Contracts, competitive and non-competitive procurements, etc.) in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), NLR prime contract flow downs, General Services Administration (GSA) and construction industry best business practices. Perform market research to find viable contractors to perform the work and develop and acquisition strategy and project milestones. Develop and draft a sole source or competitive solicitation package (including establishing best value or LPTA criteria). Complete RFP or award package and present it to the leadership team/ DOE for final review and approval when required. Prepare postings for solicitations for SAM.gov and lead pre-bid and pre-construction job walks for potential offers and awardees. Respond to technical questions from potential offerors, receive, track and review incoming proposals from offerors, and develop a comprehensive negotiation strategy, perform discussions, clarifications and debriefs. Negotiate pricing, negotiate terms, recommend award, and prepare the necessary documentation in support of purchasing decisions (award package) and perform cost or price analyses; making competitive range determinations; coordinating with technical experts and evaluation teams. Perform post award duties and subcontract administration, including leading pre-construction meetings, issuing Notices to Proceed to the awardee, drafting change orders, drafting field change orders, drafting and issuing modifications and drafting closeout documentation. Leveraging Oracle EBS and Procurement Cloud, Google, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Suite applications for organization, decision-making, tracking, reporting and problem-solving. Verifying compliance with Service Contract Act and/or Davis Act. Interface with the leadership team in a professional manner and present updates on construction and strategic projects as needed. Up to 15% travel. . Basic Qualifications Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs. * Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications Level II: Application of technical principles, theories and concepts for contract administration with A&E and construction projects. Some working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), other laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to government contracting (similar to GS 1102 positions). Can execute federal contract administration with minimal guidance. Project management and problem solving skills. Demonstrated experience negotiating standard terms and conditions for various contract types. Developing strategies to effectively deal with project and program contractual issues. Cost/price analytical skills and business math skills. Interpersonal skills necessary to build, lead, and maintain a diverse team through a long and complex process, resulting in all team members and stakeholders participating efficiently and effectively to achieve the common goal of completing a successful project. Comfortable with ambiguity, high standards of professionalism, takes initiative, resourceful, investigative, enthusiastic, strategic and articulate. Strong foundational digital skills, including expert knowledge of navigating a PC user interface, the Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneNote, Powerpoint), Adobe Suite (PDF files), internet browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Edge) and ability to quickly learn (within 6 weeks) other applications like Oracle EBS, Oracle Procurement Cloud, and Smartsheets. Level III: Expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts for contract administration with A&E and construction projects. Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), other laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to government contracting (similar to GS 1102 positions). Direct federal contracting experience and direct government construction contracting experience using FAR Part 36, Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act. Can execute federal contract administration with minimal guidance. Exceptional leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Demonstrated experience negotiating terms and conditions for various contract types. Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to effectively deal with project and program contractual issues without guidance. Strong cost/price analytical skills and business math skills. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to build, lead, and maintain a diverse team through a long and complex process, resulting in all team members and stakeholders participating efficiently and effectively to achieve the common goal of completing a successful project. Comfortable with ambiguity, high standards of professionalism, takes initiative, resourceful, investigative, enthusiastic, strategic and articulate. Expert foundational digital skills, including expert knowledge of navigating a PC user interface, the Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneNote, Powerpoint), Adobe Suite (PDF files), internet browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Edge) and ability to quickly learn (within 6 weeks) other applications like Oracle EBS, Oracle Procurement Cloud, and Smartsheets. Preferred Qualifications . Job Application Submission Window The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week) Job Profile: Professional II / Annual Salary Range: $66,400 - $109,600 Job Profile: Professional III / Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400 NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Benefits Summary Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement. * Based on eligibility rules Badging Requirement NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Drug Free Workplace NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Submission Guidelines Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable Accommodations E-Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). Drug Free Workplace NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR, visit our Careers site, and continue to search for job opportunities at the lab.

Salary : $66,400 - $109,600