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Senior Subcontracts Administrator

at KBR

Chennai, India Senior Posted 2026-05-15

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Title: Senior Subcontracts Administrator Job Title : Senior Subcontracts Administrator Summary Section    Performs full range of project subcontracting activities associated with subcontracting work. Qualifies suppliers, issues requests for proposals, evaluates proposals, conducts commercial & contractual negotiations, maintains subcontract files in accordance with established procedures. Oversees and performs the full range of administration activities associated with subcontracting including but not limited to invoice verification & processing, variations, claims on a project. Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices. Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes. Responsibilities:  Oversees and performs complete life cycle of pre and post award subcontracting activities including close outs associated with subcontracting work on projects Works in accordance with approved work methods & procedures Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks. Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. May direct resources, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members. Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills: 5+ Years of overall experience Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of graduation and 5+ years of experience in a similar role Proven ability to work independently Must be able to read and understand contracts and to handle negotiations with the bidders based on internal procedures and project expectations Able to efficiently coordinate with internal & external stakeholders and work towards placement of project subcontracts as per plans and budgets Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications specifically: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word Expertise to interface well with the project engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and other members of the project team including the client. Basic understanding of project execution and implementation of project activities, with strong attention to detail and strong acumen for growth and development. Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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