Principal Subcontract Specialist

Job Title: Principal Subcontract Specialist Location: Germany This position offers the opportunity to support a major construction and engineering project in Büttel, Germany, with a focus on subcontract administration across the full contract lifecycle. The role sits within a technical EPC and industrial project environment, requiring strong expertise in construction-related subcontracts, German contracting practices, and VOB/B. This opportunity will play an important part in subcontract strategy, compliance, stakeholder support, and effective project delivery on site. Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline Required Experience: 8-12 years of relevant industry experience At least 6 years of subcontract management experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC, Construction, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors Previous site-based or field experience Experience overseeing subcontract activities on large-scale industrial, energy, infrastructure, or EPC projects Required Skills: Strong knowledge of construction-related subcontract administration across award, execution, and close-out Strong working knowledge of German contracting practices and regulations Strong working knowledge of VOB/B Fluency in German Ability to evaluate subcontract proposals by analysing rates, cost structures, materials, equipment, services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules Ability to review subcontract agreements for compliance with contractual requirements and company policies Capability to develop and implement subcontract management strategies, contract flow-down requirements, and sourcing support activities Ability to prepare subcontract reports, performance updates, and subcontract management presentations Strong documentation, audit support, and process improvement capability within subcontract management Ability to investigate and resolve subcontract-related issues and support subcontractor performance evaluations About Airswift: Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.