Associate Subcontracts Manager

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 104,486 - 156,440; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an Associate Subcontracts Manager to oversee subcontract activities for proposals and projects, including development and administration of subcontracts, lead office teams, and champion the Subcontracts process across all office and field activities.

The role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field, strong knowledge of construction disciplines and procurement, and the ability to manage budgets, milestones and vendor relationships; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, construction execution, means & methods, and construction equipment.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements including background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage assigned subcontracts for projects, following established policies and procedures.
• Ensure subcontract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of project subcontract budgets and schedules (e.g., man-hours, cost, subcontract milestone durations).
• Assist with the establishment and/or monitoring of subcontract goals.
• Participate in meetings for assigned project(s), representing the Subcontracts department.
• File appropriate documents and follow filing rules.
• Solicit budgetary pricing for subcontracts to support estimating/proposal efforts for major projects; may lead the entire budgetary pricing effort on non-major projects.
• Execute and manage the subcontract development process on assigned subcontracts, including bid list preparation, solicitation of RFPs, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• Lead negotiations for assigned subcontracts.
• Understand the Owner's contract and incorporate appropriate scope-specific flowdowns into Subcontract agreements under oversight.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with prequalification requirements.
• Assist with the resolution of claims.
• Monitor project subcontract activities and report status.
• Collaborate to resolve major complex subcontract issues.
• Facilitate management of strategic subcontractor relationships.
• Perform subcontract administration activities as assigned, including running subcontractor meetings, drafting/reviewing/filing formal correspondence, executing the Change Management process, reviewing and processing invoices, resolving/backcharging/claim/liquidated damages, and closing out assigned subcontracts.

Skills

Subcontracts processes

Negotiation

Budget monitoring

Office team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Proactive problem solving

Education

BA or BS in Construction Management

BA or BS in Engineering

BA or BS in Purchasing

BA or BS in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Locations

Overland Park, KS; Ann Arbor, MI; Bloomington, MN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Cary, NC; Tualatin, OR.

Job Summary

The Associate Subcontracts Manager oversees assigned subcontract activities for a proposal and/or project, may develop and/or administer related subcontracts, lead office teams, and champion the Subcontracts process across all office and field activities.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage assigned subcontracts for projects, following established policies and procedures.
• Ensure subcontract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of project subcontract budgets and schedules (e.g., man‑hours, cost, subcontract milestone durations).
• Assist with the establishment and/or monitoring of subcontract goals.
• Participate in meetings for assigned project(s), representing the Subcontracts department.
• File appropriate documents and follow filing rules.

Subcontract Development Responsibilities

• Solicit budgetary pricing for subcontracts to support estimating/proposal efforts for major projects; may lead the entire budgetary pricing effort on non‑major projects.
• Execute and manage the subcontract development process on assigned subcontracts, including bid list preparation, solicitation of RFPs, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• Lead negotiations for assigned subcontracts.
• Understand the Owner's contract and incorporate appropriate scope‑specific flowdowns into Subcontract agreements under oversight.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with prequalification requirements.

Subcontract Administration Responsibilities

• Assist with the resolution of claims.
• Monitor project subcontract activities and report status.
• Collaborate to resolve major complex subcontract issues.
• Facilitate management of strategic subcontractor relationships.
• Perform subcontract administration activities as assigned, including running subcontractor meetings, drafting/reviewing/filing formal correspondence, executing the Change Management process, reviewing and processing invoices, resolving/backcharging/claim/liquidated damages, and closing out assigned subcontracts.

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field. Relevant field or office experience may substitute for a degree. Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, construction execution, means & methods, and construction equipment. Must successfully complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements including background checks and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

Six (6) years of relevant experience in Subcontracts, Construction Project Management, or Procurement preferred or proven ability to perform at the capacity identified herein.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of subcontract and procurement processes and the capacity to self‑execute the transactional subcontract process in accordance with company policies.
• Ability to resolve complex commercial terms and conditions issues through collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of commercial terms and conditions.
• Understanding of relevant B&V Processes and Procedures.
• General computer skills; Microsoft Office suite.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to independently resolve complex problems in a timely manner with little guidance from management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prioritizes workflow.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Normal office/field environment.
• Includes but may not be limited to: sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, writing; reaching, kneeling, lifting, stooping, crouching, walking, driving, standing for extended periods.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• Willing to relocate.

Competencies

• Directs work.
• Drives engagement.
• Drives results.
• Ensures accountability.
• Communicates effectively.
• Develops talent.
• Collaborates.
• Courage.
• Organizational savvy.
• Interpersonal savvy.
• Instills trust.

Compensation Transparency

Annual compensation ranges by state or jurisdiction are provided below. Final compensation is determined by skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of Minnesota: $104,486 - $156,440.

Salary Plan

Procurement (PCR).

Job Grade

016.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.