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Principal Subcontracts Specialist (Supporting Project)


Company : McDermott International, Ltd


Location : Squamish, Squamish-Lillooet Regional Dis


Created : 2025-08-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Principal Subcontracts Specialist (Supporting Project)Principal Subcontracts Specialist (Supporting Project)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsMcDermott International, Ltd provided pay rangeThis range is provided by McDermott International, Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$114,700.00/yr - $143,200.00/yrDirect message the job poster from McDermott International, LtdOur ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, weve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.Job Overview:The Principal Subcontracts Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex subcontract-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Subcontracts Specialist may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a subcontract specialist. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in subcontracts and broad knowledge of the subcontracts discipline within the subcontracts function.Compensation ranges between 114,700 CAD to 143,200 CAD. In addition, McDermott Energy Solutions Canada offers a competitive total rewards package for supporting the project.Key Tasks and Responsibilities:Evaluate and recommend proposals by understanding rates, cost structure estimates of material, equipment services, production cost, performance requirements and delivery schedulesAdminister Subcontract functions for a project and bidParticipate in or lead subcontract management strategy development and implementationGuide on subcontract management matters to site leadership and home office personnelPrepare and present internal and external subcontract management presentationsManage and explain contracting policies and procedures to requestors on respective projectsReview standard subcontracts to ensure compliance with the contracting policy before executionDirect development of subcontracts and processesEnsure proper handling of subcontracts, support documentation, and related filesParticipate in internal self-audits of the subcontracting processDevelopment of procedures as requiredPrepare subcontracting activity reportsMaintain direct liaison with filed Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administrationPreparation of Project specific flow-downs from the projects prime contractUnderstand and comply with the project sourcing strategyMay be appointed the key Super User with additional system responsibilitiesSupport the resolution of subcontract-related issuesMore than just routing emails, the role will get involved to investigate the cause and address problems on a projectSupport the subcontractor performance review and closeout processQualificationsEssential Qualifications and Education:Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline)8-12 years of relevant experienceMinimum 6 years of Subcontracts experience in the Oil & Gas industryMust have Field experienceStrong knowledge of subcontract policies and processesProven ability to develop, negotiate, and administer complex subcontracts and related policiesDemonstrate effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlinesDemonstrate effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional teamDemonstrate ability to ensure compliance with subcontracts and policiesExperience with the bid process and bid evaluationsSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesOil and Gas and ConstructionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at McDermott International, Ltd by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Principal Specialist roles.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr