Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Germany GmbH is a preferred technology partner for the global planning, design and construction of state-of-the-art process plants and related infrastructure. We enable our customers to optimize the use of our planet's natural resources to deliver clean and sustainable energy through our people and their ability to continuously innovate. Through the pioneering development of our proprietary technologies, we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry, helping to preserve and protect our planet's atmosphere. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? For EPC projects executed by E&C, the Subcontract Team is responsible for the development, preparation and management of all contractual elements of construction contracts. Subcontract Team involvement is required during all phases of the project starting with the preparation of an ITB, bid clarification and comparison, contract award to a contractor, the Subcontracts administration during execution at construction site, until the final close-out of the Subcontracts Your Role: Subcontract Engineer (VIE) – Frankfurt Join Air Liquide E&C in our Frankfurt offices for a comprehensive Project Management experience. You will oversee the commercial lifecycle of a major industrial construction project (Air Separation Unit Electrolyzer), managing subcontractors from the initial tender through to the construction phase. 1. The Strategy & Buying Phase (Pre-Award) You prepare the ground before construction begins. Strategy & Sourcing: Define the contracting strategy with the Subcontract Manager and qualify the best construction firms. Tendering (ITB): Coordinate with Engineering and HSE to compile technical documents (Scope of Works, BoQ) and launch Invitations to Bid. Negotiation: Analyze offers, compare commercial proposals, and lead negotiations to finalize contracts with selected bidders. 2. The Management & Control Phase (Post-Award) Once construction starts, you manage the subcontracts remotely, acting as the contractual and commercial focal point of the Subcontractors. Contract Administration: Serve as the primary commercial contact for subcontractors. Claims & Change Management: Analyze requests for extra work (Change Orders) and manage claims to protect the project budget. Financial Monitoring: Review progress reports from the site, validate quantities, and approve monthly payment applications. Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise daily with the Site Team (in Dresden) and Engineering (in Frankfurt) to resolve issues and keep the project moving. Are you a match? Education : Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Masters is ideal First experience (internship or contract) in industrial buildings, or industrial engineering Soft and Hard Skills : Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel) or similar (Google Sheet) Ability to track data and update it efficiently Excellent communication to all projects stakeholders Languages: English fluency is a Must have German is a nice to have but is not required Additional information: Please send your CV and motivation letter in English! Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country. Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en LI-NB1 What makes us special | Our Benefits Seize the opportunity to master the multidisciplinary coordination and leadership skills required to drive technical infrastructure projects. Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.