Construction Subcontract Administrator

Boston Government Services, LLC. is seeking a Construction Subcontract Administrator in National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) at Golden, CO.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

The Facilities and Site Services (FSS) Team is a unique group tasked with facilitating and eliciting NREL's construction/maintenance projects in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Many high-profile projects are on the horizon, as part of our 10-year and beyond campus expansion strategy. This includes large and small construction, maintenance, and campus upgrade efforts. This is a creative team working on a wide range of contract engagements.

The successful candidate can work autonomously, take initiative, think critically towards complex analyses, and pay attention to detail. We are looking for someone who can execute a high standard of contracts administration and contribute towards process and reporting improvements for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with internal customers to generate specifications and statements of work.
• Develop effective purchasing strategy with internal customers based on needs.
• Perform Market Research.
• Review sole source justifications.
• Perform price analysis - documenting price reasonableness.
• Negotiate and administer fixed price commercial item/service purchases.
• Resolve issues related to supplier performance, subcontractor equipment purchases, and delivery schedules.
• Perform post contract administration duties (modifications).
• Initiate subprocess reviews (Information Technology, Safety, Legal, Cyber Security etc.).
• Effectively liaise between customers and vendors to see that all needs are met for the customer while ensuring NREL is receiving the most cost-efficient goods or services.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with vendors to ensure all necessary Purchase Order paperwork filled out in a timely fashion.
• Team with Acquisition Service Group members on projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor's degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience in supply chain, management, business, contracts administration or similar field.
  • ...Or, relevant master's degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience in supply chain, management, business, contracts administration or similar field.
  • ...Or, relevant Ph.D. and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience in supply chain, management, business, contracts administration or similar field.
  • ...Or, relevant J.D. and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience in supply chain, management, business, contracts administration or similar field.
• Expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts for contract administration with A&E and construction projects.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), other laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to government contracting (similar to GS 1102 positions).
• Direct federal contracting experience and direct government construction contracting experience using FAR Part 36, Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act.
• Can execute federal contract administration with minimal guidance.
• Exceptional leadership, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating terms and conditions for various contract types.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to effectively deal with project and program contractual issues without guidance.
• Strong cost/price analytical skills and business math skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to build, lead, and maintain a diverse team through a long and complex process, resulting in all team members and stakeholders participating efficiently and effectively to achieve the common goal of completing a successful project.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, high standards of professionalism, takes initiative, resourceful, investigative, enthusiastic, strategic and articulate.
• Expert foundational digital skills, including expert knowledge of navigating a PC user interface, the Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite (PDF files), internet browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Edge) and ability to quickly learn (within 6 weeks) other applications like Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Procurement Cloud, and Smartsheets.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Must be US citizen.
• Successful drug screening.

Location/Work Arrangement:

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Starting compensation for this role typically salary ranges between $75,0000 and $85,000 annually is commensurate with experience relative to the position and may vary based on candidate geographical location.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.