Construction Subcontracts Manager

CPS, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cps4jobs is seeking a Subcontracts Manager for an Arlington, VA project-site role. You will oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations, contract administration, and closeout for commercial construction, driving buyout strategies and risk mitigation to meet cost, schedule, and delivery goals.

You will manage one direct report and collaborate with project teams, ensuring compliance with AIA/ConsensusDocs and standard subcontract agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CM/Engineering/Business.
• 7+ years in commercial construction with subcontract administration or procurement.
• Knowledge of AIA/ConsensusDocs and subcontract agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontracting strategies, bid packages, and scope requirements for projects.
• Identify, prequalify, and evaluate subcontractors based on financials, safety, capacity, and performance.
• Lead bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and subcontractor selection.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders.
• Manage contract risk, insurance, bonding, claims, disputes, and payments.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, budget commitments, cost savings, and compliance.
• Oversee subcontract closeout, final payments, warranties, and documentation.
• Drive improvements to procurement processes, contract templates, and trade partner programs.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract analysis

Risk management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

Procore

Primavera

Sage

Job description

Due to tremendous growth, my client, a $3B leading engineering and construction contractor in Arlington, VA is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations, contract administration, and closeout for commercial construction projects. This individual will develop project buyout strategies, manage trade partner relationships, negotiate agreements, and mitigate contractual and financial risks while supporting project cost, schedule, and delivery objectives and will have one direct report.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop subcontracting strategies, bid packages, and scope requirements for assigned projects.
• Identify, prequalify, and evaluate subcontractors based on financial stability, safety, capacity, and performance.
• Lead bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and subcontractor selection.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders.
• Manage contractual risk, insurance, bonding, claims, disputes, and payment requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, budget commitments, cost savings, and project compliance.
• Oversee subcontract closeout, final payments, warranties, and required documentation.
• Drive improvements to procurement processes, contract templates, and trade partner programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience, including 3+ years in subcontract administration or procurement for a general contractor.
• Knowledge of AIA, ConsensusDocs, and general contractor subcontract agreements.
• Strong negotiation, contract analysis, risk management, and cost control skills.
• Experience with project controls and construction management systems such as Procore, Primavera, or Sage.

My client is offering a generous compensation package and growth potential in a progressive environment.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days per week. Remote and hybrid are not an option.