Site Subcontracts Management Services

NES Fircroft; Grand Léou; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Site Subcontracts Manager for a major industrial EPC project in the South of France. The role focuses on on-site commercial management of subcontractors, cost control, and rigorous change management to support timely delivery of a large-scale facility.

The ideal candidate will oversee subcontract administration, negotiate amendments, and ensure contract compliance across mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and insulation works.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract administration and subcontract management on large industrial or EPC construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management, and change order processes.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary subcontractors during site execution.
• Knowledge of cost control, progress measurement, and contract close-out activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contractual and commercial administration of construction subcontractors across mechanical, piping, structural steel erection, equipment installation, insulation and painting, and electrical & instrumentation works.
• Implement and maintain subcontract management procedures on site.
• Manage contractual correspondence and maintain accurate project records.
• Organize and participate in regular meetings with subcontractors.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and track variations, change orders, and additional work scopes.
• Support claim prevention, mitigation, and resolution activities.
• Review and validate weekly progress reports and monthly payment applications.
• Monitor and report site-related costs and subcontract performance.
• Track quantities and ensure accurate measurement of completed works.
• Manage subcontract close-out activities, including final account reconciliation and as-built quantities.
• Support the tendering, negotiation, and award process for outstanding subcontract packages.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Cost control

Change management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Site Subcontracts Manager | Major Industrial EPC Project | South of France

We are seeking an experienced Site Subcontracts Manager to join the Site Management Team for a major industrial EPC project in the South of France. This is a key site-based position responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual management of construction subcontractors throughout the execution phase of the project.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring effective subcontract administration, cost control, change management, and contractual compliance while supporting the successful delivery of a large-scale industrial facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the contractual and commercial administration of construction subcontractors across:
  • Mechanical installation works
  • Piping installation
  • Structural steel erection
  • Equipment installation
  • Insulation and painting activities
  • Electrical & Instrumentation works
• Implement and maintain subcontract management procedures on site.
• Manage contractual correspondence and maintain accurate project records.
• Organize and participate in regular meetings with subcontractors.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and track variations, change orders, and additional work scopes.
• Support claim prevention, mitigation, and resolution activities.
• Review and validate weekly progress reports and monthly payment applications.
• Monitor and report site-related costs and subcontract performance.
• Track quantities and ensure accurate measurement of completed works.
• Manage subcontract close-out activities, including final account reconciliation and as-built quantities.
• Support the tendering, negotiation, and award process for outstanding subcontract packages.

Ideal Profile

• Significant experience in contract administration and subcontract management on large industrial or EPC construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management, and change order processes.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary subcontractors during site execution.
• Knowledge of cost control, progress measurement, and contract close-out activities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple interfaces simultaneously.

Assignment Details

Location: South of France (full-time site presence required)

Start Date: January 2027

Duration: 12-month assignment with potential extension

Project Type: Large-scale industrial EPC construction project

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.