Subcontracts manager - Air Products

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Subcontracts Manager
At Air Products weve been helping our customers to become more productive energy efficient and sustainable for more than 80 years. With approximately 20000 employees and operations in 50 countries we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases equipment and services.

We are looking for a Senior Subcontracts Manager to join our team based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Youll be reporting to the MEET Regional Manager of Subcontracts and Procurement. This position requires extensive experience in managing Project contracts and understanding of contract terms intent and application.
Reporting is a key requirement of the role to ensure accurate forecasting of contract deliverables and be responsible for proactively managing their own workload.
Key tasks and responsibilities what youll be doing

• Embody the 4S culture of Safety Speed Simplicity and SelfConfidence
• Work with Global Product teams (engineering technology commercial Product Management) supporting the business and functional organization to achieve goals primarily focused on Proposals Sourcing and Project Contract Execution for Engineering Construction and EPC Projects in Europe. This includes:
  • Proposal and estimating support for Projects including sourcing budget pricing from the market
  • Preparing and executing the Projects Subcontracts Strategy identifying the life of project requirements including working with planning and cost/estimating to understand budget allocations against contracts.
  • Prepare and execute the sourcing plan identifying and qualifying suppliers including EPC companies engineering & construction suppliers to meet Air Products requirements and understand safety commercial technical and capacity risks
  • Drafting and preparation of bidding documents and the Proforma Contract including technical scope of work pricing schedules QA/QC and HSSE requirements and contract execution requirements.
  • Leading bid packages including issue to the market clarifications technical and commercial evaluations negotiation and placement of contracts.
  • Conducting KickOff meetings and leading Subcontract and commercial meetings internally and with Suppliers. Leading the Contracts team meetings (in alignment with Procurement) to manage the contract demand planning and escalating any potential or actual problems delays or commercial impacts which could adversely affect delivery of the contractual programme.
  • Responsible for the timely preparation of legal and contractual documents such as Letters of Instructions Contract Change Orders / Modifications Insurance Documents Subcontractor Approval packages Certificate of Final Acceptance (COFA) and other legal or contractual packages as needed
  • Leading the preparation of and negotiating cost impacts and schedule changes with Suppliers for contract Change Orders / modifications / claims assessment.
  • Performance management of contracts. Manage relationships with suppliers and maintain interface at senior level within their organizations.
  • Monitor communicate and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
  • Act as an escalation point for contractor interface for project execution issues when relevant
  • Effectively participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Critical competencies

• EPC Contract management is critical for this role and understanding of endtoend contract placement to close out.
• Core skills in contract management administration and claims resolution.
• Strengths in drafting contracts and legal understanding of contract risk and the key clauses for contract execution and successful delivery of projects
• Integrates cost forecasting and planning for subcontracts management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Excellent negotiation and contract resolution skills.
• Strong influencing communication and facilitative skills including cross cultures and geographies
• Ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goals with clarity on action planning
• Ability to work cross functionally within Air Products
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) technical and nontechnical information internally and externally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good analytical and problemsolving skills
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic factors
• Financial and Business acumen
• Desire to work in a fastpaced environment
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Excel Word PowerPoint One Note) and collaborative tools.
• Good Knowledge of SAP and requisition to pay processes

What were looking for

• MRICS and or MCIPS
• Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Mechanical / Civil) degree is advantageous.
• Master of Business Administration is advantageous.
• Extensive experience working in an EPC / Oil and Gas company.
• Experience in contracts and contractual language.
• Excellent oral and written English proficiency is a must. Second language is advantageous.