Sub-Contract Manager

Skills

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Embody the 4S culture of Safety, Speed, Simplicity and Self-Confidence
• Develop strategies and lead the commercial contracting negotiations for hiring PMC companies, commissioning companies, engineering & construction subcontract categories aligning to project requirements.
• Develop base intelligence strategies to ensure Air Products benefits from latest supply offering
• Bring innovative solutions to maximize value proposition for products and bid opportunities.
• Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
• Lead cross-functional teams involved in supplier discovery.
• Identify, develop and manage contractors; understand safety, commercial and capacity risks.
• Manage contractor relationships and maintain interface at senior level within contractors’ organizations.
• Act as an escalation point for contractor interface for project execution issues when relevant
• Effectively participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong influencing, communication and facilitative skills, including cross cultures and geographies,
• Ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goals
• Ability to work cross functionally within Air Products
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) technical and non-technical information, internally and externally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and contracting skills.
• Strong understanding of macro-economic factors
• Financial and Business acumen
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, One Note) and collaborative tools. 
• Good Knowledge of SAP and requisition to pay processes
• Previous experience on Tank contract management is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Mechanical / Civil) degree OR Business Administration. Masters of Business Administration degree is a plus.   
• Minimum 15 years of work experience in contracts, construction contracting or construction management on EPC Contractor side
• Thorough understanding of Air Products offering and markets. 
• Thorough understanding and prior experience in contracts and contractual language.
• Excellent oral and written English proficiency is a must.  Fluency in Arabic language is a plus but not mandatory