Subcontracts Manager

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Subcontracts Manager, to join its Projects – Process and Chemical Team, focusing on engineering, procurement and construction of complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy industries. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

The Role

Being part of the Subcontracting Department, will be responsible for preparing construction contracts, ensuring consistency among the team in the selection and management of construction subcontractors.

Our Clients and Projects

You will be working for major international clients in the energy market and material market, and you will be part of a team results focused that will provide technical solutions.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Compensation – details provided at the end of the job advert
• Benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra‑working accidents insurance
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Manage the Subcontracting team appointed to one or more projects
• Definition of the Project Subcontracting plan and strategy
• Definition of the project subcontracting procedures as well as project subcontract administration procedures
• Prequalification of Construction Contractors
• Definition of the bidder list for each inquiry
• Preparation of tender documentation as well as definition of appropriate unit price list tailored to the scope of work
• Review and approve preliminary bids tabulation
• Definition of the short list
• Lead technical & commercial clarification meetings with bidders
• Lease with technical disciplines in getting technical bids evaluation
• Lead the negotiation with the short listed bidders
• Prepare final bid tabulation and awards recommendations
• Prepare the Letter of Award and subsequent contract
• Ensure proper expediting of contract's acceptance
• Assist the subcontract administration team at site during the construction works execution
• Assist the subcontract administration team at site in the settlement of potential claims with construction contractors
• Lead the close‑out process for construction subcontracts at the end of the works

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Master Degree in an Engineering or relevant disciplines
• Minimum 10 years experience in Subcontracts Selection and Subcontracts Administration at site
• High developed Leadership capability and impact and influencing skills to lead subcontracting teams
• Full knowledge of the contracting methodology for EPC construction subcontracts
• Strong negotiation skills
• Good Communication skills
• Computer knowledge (full Microsoft Office tool, in particular Excel)
• Availability to move at job-site (anywhere)
• Fluent English and Italian

Contract & Classification

• Contract type: Permanent
• Collective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)
• Job Classification level: Quadro, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNL

Compensation

• Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 60,000, paid in 14 instalments
• The compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefits
• Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process

Equal Opportunities

• This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non‑discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations

Transparency & Offer Determination

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.

Any Deviation From The Information Provided In The Job Posting Will Be Justified By Objective And Verifiable Elements That Emerged During The Selection Process, Including

• Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;
• Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;
• Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;
• Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;
• Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process

Compliance Statement

All Compensation Decisions

• Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96/2026
• Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicable
• Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principles

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.