Area Subcontracts Manager in Katowice

Relocation Authorized: International - Single

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Lubiatowo

SALARY RANGE: 194,055 - 295,935 PLN annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

International Assignee pay would be based upon home country currency as applicable under Polish labor law and Bechtel policy.

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.

In this role, you will lead a team to manage subcontracts and monitor operations. You will develop the subcontracting strategy, operating procedures, staffing plan, and the contracts section of the Project Execution Plan. You will review and approve bid details, commitments, and negotiations. Your oversight will ensure project subcontracting is consistent and that requirements have been implemented.

Major Responsibilities

• Participates with the project team on a small to medium sized project in defining and developing the scope of Contracts work, and in preparing and coordinating Contracts plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets.
• Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on project contract documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated.
• Participates in the development of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and the division of responsibility.
• Coordinates Contract execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable Contracts to perform its functions in accordance with project plans.
• Reviews evaluations with global business unit functional managers and the global business unit Manager of Supply Chain.
• Manages the Subcontract for a contract of low to medium risk or complexity.
• Provides functional direction and/or supervision to all assigned subcontracts personnel and monitors operations to ensure all activities are performed in accordance with project requirements and applicable directives, management instruction, procedures, and functional guidelines.
• Develops and implements the subcontracting strategy for assigned project or office, incl. development and translation of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule into a specific working contracting plan.
• Reviews bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of bidders within delegated approval authority.
• Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel are accurately presented and follow established approval and signing authorities contained in company policies and procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with and knowledge of Supply Chain operations, including Contracts.
• Strategic Sourcing & Subcontractor Engagement: Experienced in supplier qualification, performance evaluation, contract management, and vendor partnerships to enhance value and ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in overseeing the development of intricate contract packages through effective cross-departmental collaboration.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Understanding of Polish supply chain laws, including ESG, labour, GDPR, and cross-border compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Able to work efficiently across legal, supply chain, operations, engineering, construction, and compliance teams.
• Skilled in Oracle Procurement Cloud and similar enterprise systems for procurement planning, sourcing, and contract management.
• Expertise in developing claims mitigation strategies as well as claims evaluation, negotiation plan development, and successful negotiations.
• Knowledge of Poland's Public Procurement Law (Prawo zamówień publicznych), including tender notifications, bid evaluation, appeals, vendor communication, and experience with BZP and TED platforms.
• Proficient in business communication, public speaking, and presentations.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (competency screening may be required).
• Experience at translating legal and contractual requirements into actionable supply chain procedures.
• Professionally proficient in Polish and English languages, capable of managing international stakeholders and documentation.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. 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.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary. As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

Bechtel is committed to a non-discriminatory recruitment process. All job advertisements and titles are gender neutral. We do not ask candidates about their current or previous pay. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may email their request.