Director Subcontract Management

Zachry Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a senior leader to head the EPCM Subcontract Management organization in San Antonio. The Director will set project execution strategies, build high-performing teams, and manage subcontract budgets and performance in line with prime contracts and company procedures.

The successful candidate will bring extensive EPCM and field subcontract management experience, strong commercial judgment, and practical knowledge of construction execution, safety, quality, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years in EPCM/construction/subcontract management or related field.
• Significant field subcontract management on large, complex capital projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual proficiency in subcontract formation, administration, change management and risk mitigation.
• Experience leading project-assigned subcontract teams and supporting craft execution, safety, quality, project controls, procurement and supply chain activities.
• Ability to establish execution strategies, budgets, staffing plans, performance expectations and corrective-action plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, decisive leadership for the EPCM Subcontract Management organization and align work with project objectives.
• Lead and develop the Subcontract Management Leadership Team and project managers.
• Develop project subcontract execution and sourcing strategies with Supply Chain, Strategy and project leadership.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers and partners.
• Establish departmental and project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within corporate policy.

Skills

EPCM subcontract management

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Commercial & contractual judgment

Risk mitigation

Team development

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Subcontract management systems

Microsoft Office

Project controls tools

Job description

Job Description

This senior leadership position is responsible for the EPCM Subcontract Management organization and its leadership team. The Director will establish project execution strategies, develop high performing teams, manage subcontract related budgets and performance, strengthen critical subcontractor relationships, and ensure work is executed in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and prime contract obligations.

Job Description

This senior leadership position is responsible for the EPCM Subcontract Management organization and its leadership team. The Director will establish project execution strategies, develop high performing teams, manage subcontract related budgets and performance, strengthen critical subcontractor relationships, and ensure work is executed in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and prime contract obligations.

The successful candidate will bring extensive EPCM and field subcontract management experience, strong commercial and contractual judgment, and practical knowledge of construction execution, safety, quality, project controls, procurement, and supply chain operations. This leader must be comfortable making complex decisions, guiding project teams through risk and change, and representing the company with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and joint venture partners.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• *Provide strong, decisive leadership for the EPCM Subcontract Management organization, aligning its work with project objectives, enterprise priorities, and the expectations of internal and external customers.
• *Lead and develop the Subcontract Management Leadership Team, Subcontract Operations Managers, Subcontract Project Managers, and project-assigned subcontract administration teams.
• *Develop project subcontract execution and sourcing strategies in collaboration with Supply Chain, Procurement Strategy, project leadership, business unit executives, and enabling departments.
• *Build and maintain productive relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
• *Establish departmental and project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy and prime contracts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• *Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• *At least 15 years of progressively responsible EPCM, construction management, subcontract management, procurement, or closely related experience.
• *Significant field subcontract management experience supporting large, complex capital projects.
• *Demonstrated commercial and contractual proficiency, including subcontract formation, administration, change management, and risk mitigation.
• *Experience leading project-assigned subcontract teams and supporting craft execution, safety, quality, project controls, procurement, and supply chain activities.
• *Ability to establish execution strategies, budgets, staffing plans, performance expectations, and corrective-action plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• *Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education.
• Twenty or more years of relevant EPCM, construction management, or subcontract management experience.
• *Experience managing field subcontract portfolios or programs valued at $500 million or more.
• *Experience working with joint ventures, major customers, and strategic subcontractors.
• *Familiarity with subcontract and document-management systems, project controls applications, and Microsoft Office tools.