Vacant job

The QS interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex subcontract-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The QS may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a subcontract specialist. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in subcontracts and broad knowledge of the subcontracts discipline within the subcontracts function.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Evaluate and recommend proposals by understanding rates, cost structure estimates of material, equipment services, production cost, performance requirements and delivery schedules

Administer Subcontract functions for a project and bid

Participate in or lead subcontract management strategy development and implementation

Guide on subcontract management matters to site leadership and home office personnel

Prepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentations

Manage and explain contracting policies and procedures to requestors on respective projects

Review standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with the contracting policy before execution

Direct development of subcontracts and processes

Ensure proper handling of subcontracts, support documentation, and related files

Participate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting process

Development of procedures as required

Prepare subcontracting activity reports

Maintain direct liaison with filed Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration

Preparation of Project specific flow-downs from the project’s prime contract

Understand and comply with the project sourcing strategy

May be appointed the key Super User with additional system responsibilities

Support the resolution of subcontract-related issues

More than just routing emails, the role will get involved to investigate the cause and address problems on a project

Support the subcontractor performance review and closeout process

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)

8-12 years of relevant experience

Minimum 6 years of Subcontracts experience in the Oil & Gas industry

Must have Field experience

Strong knowledge of subcontract policies and processes

Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts and related policies

Demonstrate effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines

Demonstrate effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team

Demonstrate ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policies

Experience with the bid process and bid evaluations