Construction Subcontracts Strategy Lead

Hut 8; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hut 8 is seeking a Principal, Strategic Sourcing (Construction) in Miami, FL to lead subcontractor qualification and contracting for on-site construction projects. You will coordinate across Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations to secure subtrade capacity early and mitigate commercial and execution risk.

The role requires 5+ years of subcontract buyout experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to read drawings to write precise scope sheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (construction management, supply chain, engineering) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in subcontract buyout, procurement, or contracts on large capital projects.
• Experience leveling bids and negotiating subcontracts across multiple trades.
• Able to read drawings and specifications well enough to write a scope sheet and catch a scope gap.
• Working knowledge of trade labor markets, including union and open shop dynamics.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving infrastructure or industrial environment.
• Preferred: Data center or mission critical project experience; buyout experience on the general contractor side; ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Odoo)

Responsibilities

• Build a subtrade sourcing plan for each site, including package strategy, target bidders, and a buyout schedule tied to the construction schedule.
• Map and prequalify subtrade partners in each market on capacity, safety record (EMR, TRIR, OSHA history), bonding, financial health, manpower, and project history.
• Write scope sheets, run competitive bids, and level bids to close scope gaps before award.
• Negotiate subcontracts, labor and unit rates, escalation, and manpower commitments, and put program agreements in place with proven partners.
• Track trade capacity and competing projects, identifying early risk indicators and escalating before they affect the schedule.
• Review change orders, T&M tickets, and claims for merit and price, and keep payments aligned with contractual milestones.
• Score subtrade partners after each project and recommend improvements that reduce risk and improve cash flow timing.

Skills

Negotiation

Bid analysis

Reading drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Odoo

Job description

Hut 8 is seeking a Principal, Strategic Sourcing (Construction) in Miami, FL to lead subcontractor qualification and contracting for on-site construction projects. You will coordinate across Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations to secure subtrade capacity early and mitigate commercial and execution risk.

The role requires 5+ years of subcontract buyout experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to read drawings to write precise scope sheets.