Project Subcontracts Manager

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About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world's deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Purpose

• The Project Subcontracts Manager lead the management and execution of subcontracting activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring that subcontracts are awarded, administered, and closed out in alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Your responsibilties include developing and implementing subcontracting strategies to optimize project outcomes, ensuring compliance with company policies and project requirements.
• You maintain subcontractor relationships, maintaining open communication to address challenges and drive effective collaboration.
• You lead project subcontract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that mitigate risks and protect the organization's interests.
• You monitor subcontractor performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to meet project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• You ensure all subcontracts are administered in line with legal, regulatory, and company requirements, maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
• You collaborate with internal stakeholders, providing guidance on subcontracting matters and supporting the resolution of disputes or issues.

Education

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in subcontract management within the Oil & Gas industry, including complex offshore or onshore projects, combined with strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of subcontracting principles, contract law, and industry practices.
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) is preferred.

Functional Competencies
Document and Correspondence Management

Contractual change identification and management

Contractual close out

Claims knowledge

Contract Management

Negotiation

Sub-contracting

Legal knowledge

GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group ("the Company"). For further information, please visit our website at The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

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