Subcontracts Manager w Polska

Requisition ID: 299207  

• Relocation Authorized: International - Single  
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project  
• Work Location: Lubiatowo
• Salary Range: 298,200 - 387,100 PLN annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
• For IA reqs only : “ International Assignee pay would be based upon home country currency as applicable under Polish labor law and Bechtel policy ”. 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

Job Summary:

The Subcontracts Manager supports the leadership and management of the Contracts function for the Poland AP1000 Project. Working closely with the Contracts Manager, the role is responsible for subcontract strategy, contract formation and administration, commercial risk management, claims avoidance, and governance across the project.

The position provides leadership to contracts personnel and works closely with Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The Subcontracts Manager supports achievement of project safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives through effective contract execution, commercial leadership, risk management, and compliance with IWPP, Policy 230, and DSCS requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the Contracts Manager in developing and implementing the project subcontracting strategy and Contracts Execution Plan to support project objectives and delivery requirements.
• Leads contract formation and administration activities across assigned project areas, ensuring effective planning, execution, governance, and commercial performance.
• Provides leadership and supervision to Contract Administrators, Senior Contract Administrators, and other contracts personnel assigned to the project.
• Oversees subcontract formation activities, including contracting plans, sourcing strategies, bidder list development, commercial evaluations, negotiation strategies, commitment approvals, and execution activities.
• Ensures subcontract administration activities are executed in accordance with project procedures and contract requirements, including change management, correspondence, claims management, payment administration, and closeout.
• Leads the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of contractual and commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of complex issues.
• Supports the development and implementation of claim avoidance and dispute resolution strategies and participates in negotiations with subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Works closely with Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, Legal, Risk Management, Procurement, and Project Management to ensure alignment between commercial strategy and project execution.
• Monitors subcontract cost, schedule, change, claims, and performance metrics and provides recommendations to senior project leadership to protect project objectives.
• Ensures compliance with IWPP, Policy 230, project procedures, and contractual governance requirements, with DSCS maintained as the system of record for commitments and changes.
• Supports development of project contracting procedures, execution strategies, templates, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists in the development of staffing plans, succession planning, personnel development, performance management, and mentoring of contracts personnel.
• Participates in project leadership forums and provides recommendations regarding contract strategy, commercial exposure, performance trends, and risk management actions.
• Supports preparation and resolution of significant contractual claims, disputes, and audit activities in coordination with Legal, Risk Management, and project leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience on large EPC or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing technically complex subcontracts on large EPC or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, energy, major infrastructure, or similarly complex sectors) is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with international contractors and multi‑jurisdictional regulatory environments is desirable.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strategic Contract & Commercial Leadership
  Demonstrated ability to develop and execute subcontracting strategies aligned with project objectives, market conditions, commercial considerations, and EPC project delivery requirements.

• Advanced Contract, Change & Claims Management
  Extensive experience in subcontract formation, administration, commercial negotiations, change management, claims avoidance, dispute resolution, and contract closeout on major capital projects.

• Commercial Risk Management
  Proven capability to identify, assess, mitigate, and resolve complex contractual, commercial, and performance risks while protecting project safety, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
  Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to lead contracts personnel and influence project leadership, customers, subcontractors, and cross-functional stakeholders on complex commercial matters.

• Governance, Compliance & Project Execution
  Comprehensive understanding of EPC contracting practices, project controls interfaces, corporate governance requirements, and Bechtel policies and procedures, including IWPP, Policy 230, and DSCS.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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Our employees in Poland enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes: (i) comprehensive medical insurance that includes national medical service with hospitalization coverage and international travel insurance, (ii) group life insurance, (iii) mental and physical health benefits such as a wellbeing program and Multisport Card, (iv) partial reimbursement of corrective glasses, and (v) an employee referral bonus program. Additionally, employees may receive discretionary bonuses on an annual basis.

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