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Bechtel Corporation Supply Chain Manager in Chennai, India

Requisition ID: 280875

  • Relocation Authorized: None

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Telework

  • Work Location: Chennai

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Bechtel India is a global operation that supports execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with business line home offices, project sites, customer organizations and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since our inception in 1994.

Our offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara and Chennai will grow significantly and sustainably with exciting career opportunities for both professionals and young graduates who are passionate about creating a cleaner, greener, and safer world; building transformational infrastructure; making decarbonization a reality; and protecting people and the environment.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is seeking to work with a major Indian corporation to provide Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Services for a multi-billion-dollar Data Centre and its infrastructure project in India. The EPCM Services will be led out of India with personnel deployed in Chennai region.

Job Summary:

  • Lead on all activities associated with formation, tendering, award and administration of assigned contract packages.

  • Activities include delivery of critical items required from initial project set-up, through to developing a team, establishing coordinated procedures and controls, to management of team(s) with accountability for work product to project milestones, quality and safety standards.

  • Significant proactive engagement required with the project management team, other departments, customers and stakeholders to enable successful alignment on systems, processes, procedures and the critical activities for project success.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Engage as part of the team with the Customer to develop and align strategy

  • Lead, provide guidance and development to help Bechtel’s customer effectively resolve change events, claims and disputes fairly including coordination with Legal as may be required.

  • Team player that can direct and receive guidance and feedback and is able to perform the work as well as manage/lead the performance of the work.

Pre-Award:

  • Leads on and performs contract formation activities, including:

  • Assisting Bechtel’s client in forming and issuing tender packages, tracking and closing queries, receiving and evaluating proposals, and providing input to the recommendations for award.

  • Meetings/workshops, such as bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel’s client and contractors on all contractual matters.

  • Assists in the preparation of contract documents for execution with Customer’s Legal Advisors.

  • Preparing, maintaining and managing reports, registers, presentations, and correspondence.

Post-Award:

  • Leads on and performs contracts management activities, including:

  • Preparation, maintaining, and implementation of applicable procedures.

  • Review of Contract terms and conditions to identify and monitor areas of risk, ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the scope of work.

  • Development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.

  • Obtaining and/or managing the receipt of all contract deliverables for handover and close-out of contracts.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering or other applicable field.

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in Contracts or Commercial Management

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience in Commercial or Contracts Management on mega-projects; preference given to experience on mega-infrastructure projects.

  • Leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for managing a workforce of many nationalities and backgrounds

  • Experience and completion of courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, contract administration and negotiation, planning and scheduling

  • Extensive skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups, Customers and Stakeholders

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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