Assistant Manager - Subcontracts

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Award / Tendering & Procurement

Review RFQ and tender packages to fully understand technical scope, specifications, schedule, and commercial requirements.
Prepare clean-sheet cost estimates and establish benchmark prices for various RFQ scopes.
Develop subcontracting strategies aligned with project objectives, risk profile, and market conditions.
Float enquiries to qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
Coordinate with engineering, planning, and project teams to clarify scope, interfaces, and assumptions.
Collect and organize subcontractor offers within defined timelines.
Perform technical, commercial, and scope evaluations of received offers.
Prepare detailed price comparison statements, cost breakdown analyses, and value-for-money assessments.

Negotiation & Award

Lead negotiations with subcontractors to achieve prices aligned with benchmark and target costs.
Negotiate commercial terms and conditions, payment milestones, warranties, liquidated damages, and risk allocation.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with contractual, technical, HSE, and quality requirements.
Secure subcontractor commitment for resources, schedule, and execution capability.
Prepare award recommendations and present to management for approvals.
Finalize contracts and place work orders in line with approved terms and project requirements.

Post-Award / Contract Management

Manage subcontracts post-award to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Monitor subcontractor performance related to cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
Handle variations, change orders, claims, and disputes in coordination with project and legal teams.
Support project teams in progress measurement, payment certification, and milestone achievement.
Ensure timely closure of subcontracts, including final accounts and documentation.

Stakeholder & Management Interface

Act as a key interface between project teams, subcontractors, and management.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal reviews and management decision-making.
Support continuous improvement of subcontracting processes, cost databases, and vendor performance records.

Project Scope

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
8–15 years (adjust as required) of experience in subcontract management, procurement, or commercial roles, preferably in renewable energy or large infrastructure projects.
Strong experience in cost estimation, benchmarking, and contract negotiations.
Familiarity with EPC contracts and standard forms of contracts.
Strong commercial acumen and risk management capability.

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