Manager - Subcontracts

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Award / Tendering & Procurement

• Review RFQ and tender packages to fully understand technical scope, specifications, schedule, and commercial requirements.
• Prepare

  clean-sheet cost estimates

  and establish

  benchmark prices

  for various RFQ scopes.
• Develop subcontracting strategies aligned with project objectives, risk profile, and market conditions.
• Float enquiries to qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, and project teams to clarify scope, interfaces, and assumptions.
• Collect and organize subcontractor offers within defined timelines.
• Perform

  technical, commercial, and scope evaluations

  of received offers.
• Prepare detailed

  price comparison statements

  , cost breakdown analyses, and value-for-money assessments.

Negotiation & Award

• Lead negotiations with subcontractors to achieve prices aligned with benchmark and target costs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions, payment milestones, warranties, liquidated damages, and risk allocation.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with contractual, technical, HSE, and quality requirements.
• Secure subcontractor commitment for resources, schedule, and execution capability.
• Prepare award recommendations and present to management for approvals.
• Finalize contracts and

  place work orders

  in line with approved terms and project requirements.

Post-Award / Contract Management

• Manage subcontracts post-award to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance related to cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Handle variations, change orders, claims, and disputes in coordination with project and legal teams.
• Support project teams in progress measurement, payment certification, and milestone achievement.
• Ensure timely closure of subcontracts, including final accounts and documentation.

Stakeholder & Management Interface

• Act as a key interface between project teams, subcontractors, and management.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal reviews and management decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement of subcontracting processes, cost databases, and vendor performance records.

Project Scope

• Utility-scale and/or commercial renewable energy projects including:

  • Solar PV

    (EPC, civil, electrical, mechanical, O&M-related subcontracts)

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

  • Wind

    (civil works, electrical works, balance of plant, logistics, etc.)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 8-15 years (adjust as required) of experience in subcontract management, procurement, or commercial roles, preferably in renewable energy or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in cost estimation, benchmarking, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with EPC contracts and standard forms of contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and risk management capability.