Field Subcontracts Leader

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114682

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

This is a management position, responsible to internal clients in terms of all commercial aspects including business deliverables, decision making and impact, accountability, and financial measures (budgets, turnover, etc.); ensures the setting of deliverables schedule, and may coordinate with other departments to ensure support for Subcontracts process and cross-functional initiatives. Responsible for developing commercial strategies for tenders and project controls in its future business. Develops and provides input into the strategic/operations plans. Assists in establishing the site contract administration procedures and reporting systems. Some responsibility for the effective client relationship. Provides assistance in developing and providing input into the strategic/operations plans, contract templates and training.

Management responsibility: Manager or Team Leader. Key competencies typically include: complex knowledge of contract documentation; complex knowledge of contract responsibilities and construction process to manage proposal and project teams; ability to advise the client and project team on the project’s progress and accountability; strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, training, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direction to business level leaders
• Manages department personnel: recruiting, retention, attrition
• Establishes goals and supports the performance evaluation process for Business level Subcontracts organization.
• Monitors resourcing needs and adjusts as necessary to meet project objectives and budgets.
• Prepares and adheres to budgets, including the submitall of project metrics.
• Develops, leads, and is responsible for strategic initiatives.
• Develops, leads, and supports business development objectives.
• Writes, recommends, and modifies processes and procedurse for the improvement of the overall subcontract approach.
• Identifies, assesses, and champions improvement opportunities, which will add value to the Subcontracts Group and B&V as a whole.
• Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of initiatives and improvement opportunties.
• Defines and supports training needs.
• May represent Subcontracts Group to Clients and external stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key subcontractors to ensure obtainment of high quality products and services.
• Engages assigned professionals through performance management.
• Ensures Subcontractor compliance with prequalification requirements (safety, financial, construction, quality)
• This role requires 50 % travel

Management Responsibilities Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field. Relevant field or office experience can substitute for a degree.
• 50 % required travel
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Twelve (12) years of relevant Subcontract experience preferred, including management of complex negotiations, experience in the field and home office, and leadership of teams within large projects.

Preferred skills:

• Expert understanding of all Subcontract and Procurement processes and exhibits the capacity to effectively self-execute the transactional Subcontract process in accordance with established Company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Exhibit appropriate skills at resolving complex commercial terms and conditions issues and other commercial issues through collaboration.
• Possesses an expert knowledge and understanding of commercial terms and conditions and how subcontractor negotiation results can impact risk structure and possible future claims.
• Expert knowledge of construction disciplines, construction execution, means & methods and construction equipment (required)
• Expert knowledge of construction disciplines, construction execution, means & methods and construction equipment (required)
• Strong Problem-solving skills (Identify, analyze, research, evaluate and resolve)
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills
• Strong Process Development and Implementation Abilities
• Excelent knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Ability to set high or stretch goals
• Advanced ability to motivate subordinates
• Risk taking and entrepreneurial skills
• Leadership in initiating and supporting corporate-wide change and innovation

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office/field environment
• Ability to relocate may be required
• Domestic or International travel may be required
• Includes but may not be limited to: Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, writing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking and standing for extended periods of time

Competencies Develops talentBuilds effective teamsBuilds networksDrives vision and purposeCollaboratesDirects workCourageOrganizational savvyInterpersonal savvyInstills trustCommunicates effectivelySalary Plan PCR: ProcurementJob Grade 018

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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