Job Description Assistant Manager Subcontracting (EPC)

Department: Procurement / Commercial
Designation: Assistant Manager Subcontracting
Industry: EPC (Engineering, Procurement Construction)
Location: As per project requirement
Reporting To: Manager / Senior Manager Subcontracting / Procurement

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

1.Subcontractor Development Prequalification

- - Conduct subcontractor prequalification and capability assessment.

- Evaluate manpower, equipment, financial capability, technical expertise and past project experience.

- Maintain and update the approved subcontractor/vendor database.

2.Tendering Commercial Evaluation

- Prepare and issue RFQs/ITTs based on project scope, BOQ and specifications.

- Obtain and analyze technical and commercial offers from subcontractors.

- Prepare comparative statements and support techno-commercial evaluation.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and benchmark subcontractor rates.

3.Negotiation Contract Finalization

- Negotiate rates, terms, payment conditions, timelines, retention, advances, LDs, taxes and other contractual conditions.

- Prepare subcontract agreements, work orders and LOIs in coordination with Commercial/Legal teams.

- Ensure scope, exclusions, deliverables and contractual obligations are clearly defined.

- Ensure proper documentation and approval as per company procurement policies.

4.Subcontractor Management

- Monitor subcontractor performance against project schedule, cost, quality and safety requirements.

- Coordinate with Project, Planning, Engineering, QA/QC, Finance and Site teams.

- Resolve commercial and contractual issues during project execution.

- Monitor manpower and resource deployment by subcontractors.

5.



BillingPayment Management

- Verify subcontractor RA bills, measurements, work completion certificates and supporting documents.

- Coordinate with site teams for measurement certification and bill processing.

- Monitor advances, recoveries, retention, deductions and outstanding payments.

- Ensure payments are processed as per agreed contractual terms.

6.Contract Cost Control

- Track subcontract value against approved budgets and committed costs.

- Monitor variations, extra items, deviations and claims.

- Evaluate subcontractor claims and prepare recommendations for approval.

- Maintain proper records of amendments, rate revisions and contractual correspondence.

7.Project Compliance Coordination

- Ensure subcontractors comply with project specifications, statutory requirements, labour laws, safety standards and company policies.

- Support project teams in resolving subcontractor-related delays and disputes.

- Participate in subcontractor review meetings and project progress meetings.

- Assist in contract closure, reconciliation and release of retention/security deposits.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- - Savings achieved through negotiation

- Timely finalization of subcontract packages

- Subcontractor performance and delivery adherence

- Reduction in commercial disputes and claims





- Timely certification and processing of subcontractor bills

- Contract compliance and documentation accuracy

- Development of reliable subcontractor base

Qualification

- in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Management, or related engineering discipline .

- MBA/PG Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain or Contracts will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 58 years of relevant experience in EPC / Infrastructure / Construction / Industrial Projects .

- Experience in subcontracting, procurement, contracts and commercial management is preferred.

- Strong exposure to subcontractor rate negotiation, work orders, BOQ, billing and variation management.

Required Skills

- EPC Subcontracting Procurement

- Rate Analysis BOQ

- Commercial Negotiation

- Contract Management

- Subcontractor Evaluation

- Cost Control

- Claims Variation Management

- Project Coordination

- MS Excel / ERP / Procurement Systems

- Good communication and negotiation skills

- Robust analytical and problem-solving ability

Preferred Competencies

- Ability to work effectively with project/site teams and multiple subcontractors .

- Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.

- Ability to handle multiple packages/projects simultaneously.

- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

- Ability to work under tight project timelines and commercial deadlines.

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📌 ASSISTANT MANAGER (Kolkata)
🏢 SPML Infra
📍 Kolkata