What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subcontracts Manager (La Porte, TX) - Austin Industrial position at Austin External?
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with maintenance and construction to establish a centralized list of pre-qualified subcontractors and vendors.
- Establish master agreements with preferred subcontractors.
- Establish master or national agreements with preferred equipment suppliers.
- Establish master or national agreement with preferred material suppliers.
- Work with project/facility teams to pre-qualify subcontractors and vendors to meet Owner’s and Austin’s requirements.
- Work with project/facility teams to draft, assemble and review subcontract agreements.
- Review certificates of downstream insurance coverages and facilitate compliance with subcontractors and suppliers as necessary.
- Liaise between project managers, risk management department, legal teams, and other parties to resolve subcontract and purchase order agreement-related issues.
- Maintain current list/status of open subcontract agreements
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation in project files.
- Specifically internal bond and insurance waiver documentation
- Provide guidance on Risk Management requirements to project teams
- Bond Waivers
- Insurance and Terms variance request
- Ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in contract administration, preferably in the construction or insurance industries.
- Strong understanding of maintenance and construction contracts related insurance coverages.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in contract management software, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, DocuSign, Microsoft Teams
- ERP software experience, pay application, or payment software experience a plus
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with industrial maintenance, Sipa and construction.
- Spanish speaking bilingual a plus, but not required
Working Conditions:
- Home office/headquarters based with occasional site visits.
