Subcontract Manager

FCC Construcción; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Subcontract Manager in Vancouver, BC. The role involves managing project subcontracts, ensuring contract compliance, providing commercial advice, and monitoring contract performance. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least 5 years of contract management experience, with strong skills in negotiation and contract management tools. The position offers competitive pay and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Support for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in contract management or commercial management within infrastructure or construction projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in change control, claims management, and risk allocation.
• Track record of managing subcontractor relationships alongside client-facing contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of project subcontracts.
• Provide commercial advice to project leadership on contractual risks.
• Monitor contract performance, ensuring alignment with project plans and budgets.

Skills

Strong experience with standard form contracts

Excellent negotiation skills

Proficiency with contract management software

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Ability to interpret technical and legal documentation

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Aconex

CEMAR

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$120,000.00 / yr - CA$145,000.00 / yr

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT FCC CANADA

FCC Group is an international leader in engineering and infrastructure, headquartered in Spain. With over a century of history, FCC’s core businesses include construction, environmental services, end-to-end water management, and the development of concessions for large infrastructure. In Canada, FCC is proud to be involved in multiple projects in Ontario and British Columbia to improve public transportation infrastructure.

FCC Canada, part of the Construction Division of FCC Group, has been present in Canada since 1997. We have been involved in innovative subway infrastructure work, such as the Highway 407 stations and Northern Tunnels for the Toronto York Spadina Subway Line Expansion, as well as the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Fredericton Moncton Highway. FCC Canada excels in civil works such as roads, railways, maritime construction, tunnels, bridges, and subway projects.

For more information, visit the FCC Construccion website.

Position Summary

The Subcontract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of project subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, effective change control, and sound commercial management. This role serves as the key liaison between subcontractors and project teams, providing expert advice on risks, claims, and opportunities while safeguarding project financial and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of project subcontracts, from award to closeout, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and governance frameworks.
• Oversee and implement change control and management processes across client and subcontractor agreements.
• Administer the project’s contract governance framework, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Negotiate, draft, and amend contract terms and conditions with clients, subcontractors, and consultants to protect project and company interests.
• Provide commercial advice to project leadership on contractual risks, entitlements, and opportunities.
• Evaluate proposed changes, claims, and variations, providing strategic recommendations and leading negotiations to resolution.
• Prepare, review, and approve contract documentation including change orders, notices, claims, and settlements.
• Monitor contract performance, including deliverables, costs, and timelines, ensuring alignment with project plans and budgets.
• Forecast and analyze cash flow, costs, and revenue to support project financial management and reporting.
• Lead monthly cost and contract performance reviews, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Act as the key point of contact for contractual correspondence, dispute resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure risks, obligations, and issues impacting contracts are identified early, communicated effectively, and mitigated appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records and audit-ready documentation using contract management tools (Aconex, etc.).

Education and Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in contract management or commercial management within infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong experience with standard form contracts (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT).
• Proficiency with contract management software / tools (e.g. Aconex, CEMAR).
• Demonstrated expertise in change control, claims management, and risk allocation.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with proven experience in forecasting and budget performance reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical and legal documentation and provide practical contractual solutions.
• Track record of managing subcontractor relationships alongside client-facing contractual obligations.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth in contract law, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Work Environment

FCC Canada is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodation upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please send us an email at [e-mail]. Feedback about the accommodation process is welcome at [e-mail]. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario’s Human Rights Code, affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all.

This position is located in Vancouver, BC.

We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal and Project Management
• Industries: Construction

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