Project Overview:

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) will safely destroy 2,611 tons of mustard agents in mortar rounds and artillery projectiles stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) approximately 25 miles from Pueblo, Colorado. Neutralization followed by biotreatment is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the Pueblo chemical weapons stockpile. The PCAPP plant began the operations and munition destruction phase as of September 2016.  

Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area candidate must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC); all employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at a construction site. Eligible Foreign National applicants must possess a US Government issued Green Card and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.

Position Summary:

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) is looking for a Subcontracts Administrator at the Pueblo, CO location. This position will report to the Subcontracts Manager, or designee at the PCAPP project. Responsible to close-out of moderately complex subcontracts; other responsibilities may include formulate, award and administer large moderately complex subcontracts. Maintains a continuing review of the progress of each subcontract and provides management with information regarding any financial, legal, or technical difficulties. Negotiates with subcontractors and customers to obtain a settlement and prepares change order and amendment documentation.

The chosen candidate maintains a continuing review of the progress of each subcontract and provides management with information regarding any financial, legal, or technical difficulties. Additionally, prepares change orders and amendments negotiate with subcontractors to obtain settlement. Responsible for the administration of all commercial aspects of close-out, and as required subcontract formation, award, and administration. May ensure that PCAPP's Small Business Program meets Prime Contract and governmental requirements.

This is a long-term assignment with a 4-10s schedule. The work hours are from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Thursday. This position may require additional overtime hours as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities:

Performs Subcontract Close-Out activities - Fixed Prices, Fixed Unit Price, Time and Material, and Cost Reimbursable.

Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned by performing the following:

Bidders’ lists

Pre-qualifies bidders

Forms bid request packages

Issues bid request packages to approved bidders

Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions

Receives bids

Evaluates bids commercially

Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendation letter

Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures

Prepares contract documents for execution

Prepares and maintains control and status reporting documents

Prepares and organizes assigned subcontracts sponsored meetings, such as bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the client, and contractor on all contractual matters. After reviewing the plan and agenda with the supervisor, conducts the meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions, and schedules.

Assists project subcontracts team when instructed in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, technical specifications, or supplementary commercial conditions.

Performs various subcontract management tasks maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.

Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration, and other major matters.

Administers moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement.

Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions.

Prepares periodic status reports for management.

Analyze the subcontract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the scope of work:

Responsible for working with other PCAPP Team members to ensure that Bechtel or customer-related actions or inactions which could result in constructive subcontract changes are identified and make recommendations on their resolution.

Responsible for the management and identification of subcontract claims as they develop and manage the timely resolution under the changes provisions wherever possible, obtaining claims and legal expertise as appropriate.

Responsible for the administration and management of approved budgets and schedules for assigned subcontracts, as well as timely and accurate processing of invoices, and appropriate early reporting of issues arising from these areas to the assigned Subcontract Technical Representative, Subcontracts Manager, Acquisition Services Group Manager, and other project personnel as necessary.

Maintain a working relationship with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Legal, and Risk Management to facilitate organizational interfaces between those performing subcontract administration.

May perform the duties of Business Advocacy under the supervision/direction of the Acquisition Services Group Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

Level One:

 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of 6 years experience including but not limited to Procurement preferably in an engineering, procurement and contracts, and construction environment OR in lieu of a formal degree, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 12 years of progressive-related experience including but not limited to Procurement and contracts, preferably in an engineering, procurement, and construction environment.  

Must have the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.

Level Two:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of 9 years experience including but not limited to Procurement preferably in an engineering, procurement and contracts, and construction environment OR in lieu of a formal degree, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 15 years of progressive-related experience including but not limited to Procurement and contracts, preferably in an engineering, procurement, and construction environment.  

Must have the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience in the formation, award, and administration (Including Close-out) of subcontracts and other contractual agreements, including types (Fixed Prices, Fixed Unit Price, Time and Material, and Cost Reimbursable), terms, and legal requirements.

Basic knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Experience and skilled in determining contract price reasonableness.

Skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups.

Knowledge of law, negotiations, accounting, or cost engineering gained through education or experience.

Knowledge and understanding of the project functional groups and company policies, procedures, and work practices

Knowledge of commercial purchasing systems

Experienced in project planning and operations, including both office and job site locations.

Working knowledge of common Engineering, Operations, and Quality practices and procedures.

Intermediate knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and applicable Agency Supplements.

Basic understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work

Experience in developing contract types, fee arrangements, and contract terms.

Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledgeable of the applicable Corporate and global business unit policies and instructions, and Procurement procedures and guidelines or has demonstrated past experience working under similar requirements within other organizations.

Knowledge of contract types (Fixed Prices, Fixed Unit Price, Time and Material, and Cost Reimbursable), terms, and legal requirements.

Knowledge of law, negotiations, accounting, or cost engineering gained through education or experience.

Basic knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.

Basic understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.

Basic understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work.