Subcontracting Jobs in Powder Springs, GA (NOW HIRING)

Wood is currently recruiting for a Subcontracts Specialist for our Tucker, GA office. There is potential to work remotely, however local candidates to Tucker, GA are preferred.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

Job objectives:

Under direction, undertakes the execution of specific aspects of subcontracts execution and / or quantity surveying.

Basic understanding of the client's head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and knowledge of how this may impact on project subcontract activities. Has working knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, interfaces with Wood legal/commercial experts and can under guidance initiate/discuss exceptions in order to reach a robust commercial agreement.

Under direction, execution of project subcontract operations and co-ordination of interface activities with other project team members in accordance with applicable company and project requirements, systems, procedures, budgets and schedules. Where applicable, and suitably trained and qualified, execute quantity surveying duties in accordance with applicable practices and procedures.

Under direction, execution of post award subcontract activities during construction phase in the field including home office liaison and interface with the client's organisation, where applicable. Field administration of allocated construction and services contracts in accordance with applicable corporate and project requirements, systems, procedures, budgets and schedules.

Reports progress of all activities for which they are personally responsible. Update reports/systems with required information to allow accurate reporting and highlights any critical issues and risks to direct supervision.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities: 

            Operate in accordance with appropriate and current corporate execution procedures and Project Specific Procedures

                Undertake subcontracts activities under direction in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures

                Support prequalification activities coordinating the input from other disciplines as appropriate and prepare qualification report and list of tenderers form for approval

                Support the preparation of contract enquiry documentation, including where applicable the expediting of scopes of work, terms and conditions of contract, enquiry documentation and the like.

                Process tender information received in response to enquiries. Participate in and/or direct pre-tender and/or tender evaluation meetings and prepare notes of meeting when required

                Prepare contract documents for review

                Undertake / monitor the administration of contracts (i.e. processing of payment certificates, price variation summaries etc.) and ensure the satisfactory operation of procedures

                If assigned to the field, become familiar with the project organisation, project schedule, work scope and the allocated subcontracts; including their conditions, forms of tender, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and associated general requirements and ensure their effective liaison with all other site disciplines

                Monitor any changes to the value of the work in each allocated construction contract arising from drawing revisions, Field Instruction's, Field Variation Order's or other causes

                Ensure that subcontractors receive all necessary access, materials, documents and information including site safety, labour and discipline regulations to enable them to meet their contractual obligations and maintain comprehensive records of shortfalls of supply of any such deliverables

                Seek advice on the use of remedies under the subcontract in order to ensure that subcontractors meet their contractual obligations

                Under direction, monitor and, in collaboration with other appropriate site disciplines, ensure that the performance of each assigned subcontractor is recorded together with explanations for any deviations from the performance anticipated from the contractor's tender

                Under direction, coordinate all commercial and contractual activities on allocated construction and services contracts, including issue of variations, maintaining register of claims, ensuring interim and final acceptance certificates are issued, performance record keeping, close-out activities and the return of all relevant records to home office for archiving

                Carrying out quantity surveying duties when required and qualified to do so

                Promotes safe working practices and demonstrate safe behaviours

                Understand and live Woods vision, values and behaviours

                Understands and works under direction with the Wood Financial Management Framework applicable to subcontracts

                Completes performance appraisals

                Records all internal and external in year savings

Qualifications:

Educated to Degree or Equivalent, or Vocational equivalent qualification; RICS qualified or industry equivalent

Record of skills training appropriate for job specific role

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of 2/3 years applicable Oil and Gas or Heavy Industrial sectors of Construction Industry, or similar
• Basic knowledge of Subcontractors, commercial evaluations, negotiations and terms and conditions of contract.
• Basic knowledge of commercial position imposed by Head Contracts
• Basic knowledge of Industry forms of Subcontract
• Computer systems
• Supply Chain Principles and techniques

Personal attributes:

• Developing communication skills, written, oral and presentation
• Degree of initiative
• Network both within and outside of supply chain department
• Able to maintain relationships with subcontractors, clients and other disciplines
• Planning and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic proactive attitude
• Analytical, with good problem-solving skills

Ability to:

• Work as part of project execution team
• Supports improvement initiatives

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.