Commercial Head

Role Overview

Commercial Head (OSUB50 - Manager, Subcontracts) at KBR, responsible for managing all activities related to obtaining and executing contracts for maintenance activities within the Maintenance Department.

Company Overview

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Role Purpose

Oversee all commercial and contractual activities for maintenance execution, from scope development through contractor authorization and work commencement. Ensure contracts meet operational requirements and deliver world-class performance in the maintenance department while maintaining full compliance with HSSEQ policies and KPI standards.

Key Responsibilities

Scope and Cost Development

• Develop scopes of work for maintenance activities to be executed via contractors during normal refinery operation.
• Develop evaluation criteria and preliminary cost estimation for contracts.

Bidding and Contract Coordination

• Coordinate and manage all activities to prepare Instructions to Bidders.
• Facilitate kick-off meetings with contractors.
• Evaluate economical offers after technical evaluation by the contract responsible.
• Define prospective bidders and manage call for tenders.

Compliance and Quality Management

• Ensure company HSSEQ policies and programs are implemented within all contracts under responsibility.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements and KPIs are included in all maintenance contractor agreements.

Contractor Authorization

• Award contracts and authorize contractors to begin works.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 12+ years' experience in contracting.
• Strong understanding of supervising and coordinating bidding processes for maintenance activities.
• Strong understanding of contracts administration, cost control, and budget management.
• Good technical understanding of maintenance execution management.
• Good technical understanding of people management.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in writing and reading English.
• Good knowledge of SAP system.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills with large organizations.
• Well organized and proactive.
• Maturity of judgment under pressure and ability to resolve problems.
• Strategic thinking and openness to new ideas.
• Ability to achieve business results working in a multi-cultural environment.