Subcontracts Administrator, Sr, Construction

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will lead all phases of the construction contracting process for design and construction of facilities supporting manufacturing and launch, including the development of contract terms, writing request for proposals, handling the RFP and bidding process, analyzing offers, recommending awards, negotiating contract terms, issuing contracts, auditing progress or milestone payments, and leading all aspects of contracts from inception to final close out.

You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of contractor management, facility design, bid and contract award processes, and schedules.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities :

• Lead the procurement process for construction projects from pre-solicitation through competitive solicitations, contract award, post contract administration, and close out.
• Prepare and execute solicitations, evaluate responses, negotiate contract sum and time, negotiate contract provisions, handle contract change order process, and review / approve payment applications.
• Work with all levels of senior management and third parties for review and implementation of any co-funding arrangements if applicable.
• Prepare contract change notices, supervise, and manage contractor performance.
• Maintain procurement project files for each procurement project and contract. Ensure contractor compliance with legal requirements, owner specifications, and government regulations.
• Work closely with the facilities and construction project management team and other functional groups to ensure all facility requirements are met.
• Verify and ensure contractors have adequate insurance and work with risk management to acquire builder’s all-risk insurance policies.
• Review / audit progress payments to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Develop contracts using pre-approved agreement templates.
• Work closely with legal to resolve non-commercial terms and conditions.
• Conduct contract compliance reviews and engage in project risk assessment.
• Review progress payments to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions and to identify unallowable costs.
• Review architectural and engineering service providers and construction contractor's monthly invoices to insure they are accurate, timely, complete, and in compliance with contract terms.

This work may include the examination of specific contract requirements, payroll records, rates for overhead & profit, and receipts for direct cost.

Support procurement team from contract inception to project final closeout.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, procurement, a technical subject area, or similar.
• 15+ years’ experience in purchasing and contracts / subcontracts, 5 years working with construction contracts.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to remote sites.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently.
• Outstanding organizational and analytical skills, and a proven ability to drive complex projects to completion.
• Extensive experience with the various types of construction contracts (stipulated sum, cost reimbursable, GMP, labor hour, etc.).
• Knowledge of bid bonding, performance and payment bonding, liability insurance, builder’s all-risk insurance, and construction lien law.
• Experience handling progress payments and deep understanding of cost elements and schedules of value.
• Experience with Cost Accounting Standards, practices, and principles.
• Previous experience with AIA contracts (stipulated sum, cost reimbursable, and GMP).
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired :

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Procurement Certification (CPM or CPIM) or Certified Project Manager Professional Certificate.
• Master’s degree in business administration, construction management, or closely related field.
• 10 years working with construction projects.
• Previous experience with AIA contracts (stipulated sum, GMP, T&M).

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include : Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin / ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and / or local law.

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