Bechtel Corporation · 14 hours ago
Commercial Coordinator
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in project management and construction services, and they are seeking a Commercial Coordinator to oversee the development and preparation of project master purchasing commercial pro-forma forms. This role involves maintaining relationships with project personnel and implementing actions on behalf of the Supply Chain function.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Establish and administer the Surplus and Scrap program for the Project
Establish and administer the Field Supply Chain backcharge program to include setting up the logging potential backcharges and assignment of a backcharge number
Provide concurrence for the Basis for Backcharge and monitor field activities and identify any potential areas where backcharge may be warranted against a subcontractor or supplier
Continue the verification process until it is proven that the work is not a backcharge or proceed to initiate the necessary backcharge process
Develop familiarity with the scope of services and commercial terms and conditions in the purchase orders and subcontracts to quantify and track order of magnitude of the backcharge
Prepare the Notice Backcharge Work to be Performed
Monitor and collect backcharge cost and recoveries
Prepare estimates for backcharges
Obtain approval of authorized representative of the supplier or subcontractor for the project to proceed with the corrective work
Establish and lead Backcharge Status Review meeting, as appropriate
Hold periodic review of withheld amounts with Accounting and Project Controls
Review the UOS&D report to ensure that all backcharges have been developed and driven to closure
Notify Accounting and Project Controls when all work on a backcharge is completed and ready for billing or has subsequently been cancelled
Directs negotiations and prepares proposed negotiating plan in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of purchases when such action is agreed as necessary by the designated manager
Assures that project purchasing of equipment and materials is consistent with Bechtel Directives, Management Instructions, and Procurement Procedures
Coordinates Purchasing operations in both the project’s control office and support offices to assure compliance with project requirements. In conjunction with the global business unit Field Procurement Manager, provides functional guidance to Purchasing personnel at the project jobsite
Supervises assigned personnel in the Procurement administration functions of identified project purchases to ensure, in conjunction with other functional departments, performance of each order in accordance with the contracted terms and conditions and project requirements while driving closure or backcharges in for which they have been raised against a purchase order or subcontract
Indoctrinates newly assigned Purchasing personnel to the requirements and procedures of the global business unit and project
Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel to close backcharges or USODs with commercial impact are accurately presented and have proper global business unit approval and signing authorities, as contained in the Procurement Procedures
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Experienced in negotiating settlements for backcharges and USODs
Skilled in working with and communicating effectively with supervisors of other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Project Controls and other services
Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders through the several steps of bidder prequalification, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of suppliers and buyers, backcharge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes, and other such related steps
Proficiency in oral and written communication
Proficient in DSCS, Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces
Some lifting may be required
Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress)
Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.)
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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