Pre-Construction / Sub Contracts Manager

Location: Remote, with frequent travel to sites

Benefits: Competitive Salary, Bonus, & Benefits

Profile: Looking for a Pre-Construction Bid Manager / Subcontracts Development Manager to join us within our HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) business. The HVDC BU develops, manufactures and sells direct current transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.

In this exciting role, you are the one who has the expert knowledge of project controls and who is responsible for the planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling processes of our delivery projects.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide input to SCM so that the subcontracting process is established in line with the Master Time Schedule (MTS).
• The aim of the SDVM in collaboration with SCM, is to award each subcontract based on 90% design maturity, so that construction commences as planned, in accordance with the timings and sequence of works detailed within the MTS.
• Prepare and participate during constructability reviews, facilitated by Project C&C Manager (PCCM).
• Attend weekly meetings consisting of internal construction / site procurement meetings, design progress meetings (where applicable) and BoQ meetings.
• Attend meetings, as required, consisting of Project Information Management System (PIMS) Project Change Control and Risk Management meetings, Quality Improvement Tool (QIT) follow up meetings and Subcontract Handover Meetings.
• As and when needed, seek clarification from C&C’s tendering team.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with HVDC’s Code of Ethics and HE company guidelines.
• Aim in awarding the subcontracts for the best possible result in terms of scope, time and cost clarity during clarifications and negotiations and preferably within the as-sold budgets.
• Compare as-sold with as-tendered budgets, and report and investigate differences where applicable.
• Share Lessons Learned (LL) within HE’s HVDC organization during and at the end of subcontracting development phases.
• Support the SDLM with queries in relation to the subcontract packages handed over.

Ideal Background:

• Relevant third level degree qualification in construction related field.
• Ideally be chartered / working towards chartership.
• Experience in heavy / industrial business and preferably in power.
• Subcontract procurement experience and developing subcontracts, including commercial and contractual awareness in Building services.
• Technical or Engineering background is essential.
• Experience of successfully coordinating and managing multiple subcontract packages / tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Possess exceptional communication skills and be able to communicate to multiple levels within a company.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work cross functionally as a critical member of a project team.
• Must have a proactive, creative and analytic approach to continuous improvement in procuring subcontract packages.
• Demonstrate a high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from senior management.
• Proven knowledge and ability to identify risks and mitigate those risks.
• Organizational skills and ability to work on your own initiative with a high level of attention to detail is essential.
• Maintains a global perspective in thinking and cultural awareness.
• Hold a valid Driving License.

The Company: NES Fircroft are currently working on behalf of a global power technology business which have a presence in almost 100 countries. Leading innovation for over a century, they partake in offering products, solutions and services within the energy industry. Helping their customers improve efficiency, optimize resources, and reduce emissions.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.