Kiewit · 1 week ago
Subcontract Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. This role involves managing contracts from start to finish, negotiating terms, purchasing materials, and resolving issues related to shipments and equipment for the assigned projects.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Confer with staff, users and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to projects
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history
Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
Prepare/issue Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals to identify vendors/subcontractors who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels
Develop and manage material and vendor subcontracts for the project. Interface with Engineering and/or construction teams to provide insight about status of cost, quality and schedule for materials/equipment for your assigned project(s)
Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates and assist in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects
Work to resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues
Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage supplier-specific vendor template negotiations
Support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management
3+ years experience working for an EPC company, in the oil/gas/petrochemical market in contracts administration/management
General understanding of all areas of procurement is desirable, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, and site purchasing
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and general knowledge of database utilization
SAP Experience a plus. InEight Software experience (or similar) highly desired
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative with strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (13)
2023 (19)
2022 (23)
2021 (17)
2020 (30)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Vacanti
Sponsor
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