Director, Subcontracts Management

Saigepartners; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Saigepartners in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Director of Subcontracts to lead the Subcontracts function within the Supply Chain for EPC solar and energy storage projects. You will shape strategy, standards, and a high-performing team to drive cost, quality, and schedule across a growing project portfolio.

You will negotiate master service agreements, align with regional leaders, and ensure subcontract terms meet project scope and commercial terms.

Qualifications

• Experience managing subcontracts in large EPC projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience negotiating MSAs and project-level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Subcontracts strategy and standards.
• Manage subcontractor selection, negotiation, and contracting.
• Oversee performance, EHS, quality, schedule, and cost in subcontracting.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key subs.
• Implement performance metrics and continuous improvement.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Textura

Vista

Job description

**Position:** Director, Subcontracts Management (Scottsdale, AZ) **Job Overview:** The Director of Subcontracts will lead the company’s Subcontracts function within the broader Supply Chain organization, partnering closely with other capabilities to support successful portfolio execution. This is a strategic leadership role within a fast-paced Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment. The Director will leverage construction expertise, sound economic decision-making, and strong strategic partnerships to drive subcontractor performance, cost efficiency, quality, and schedule execution across the company’s portfolio. The company designs, builds, and operates large-scale solar and energy storage facilities for leading utilities and asset owners. The organization emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and empowering employees to contribute meaningfully to business success. This is a direct-hire position.Key Responsibilities: Lead the Subcontracts Strategy • Establish and communicate the vision, strategy, and priorities for the Subcontracts function. • Develop actionable plans that align the Subcontracts team with broader business and Supply Chain objectives. • Serve as a strategic partner to regional business leaders and other functional leaders. • Establish standards, processes, and best practices that support consistent subcontract execution across the portfolio. Build and Lead a High-Performing Team • Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing Subcontracts team. • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for team members. • Identify individual development opportunities and build capabilities across the organization. • Provide timely, candid, and constructive feedback. • Address performance, capability, and role-fit concerns directly and with appropriate urgency. • Identify talent and resource needs early and develop succession plans to support future growth. Develop Strategic Subcontractor Partnerships • Establish and maintain preferred partnerships with key subcontractors. • Develop relationships based on mutual benefit, aligned incentives, accountability, reliability, and cost efficiency. • Build a strategic subcontractor network that creates competitive advantages across the project portfolio. • Partner with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and long-term subcontractor relationships. Lead Subcontractor Selection and Contracting • Lead the selection, negotiation, and execution of subcontract agreements. • Evaluate subcontractors based on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance, cost, quality, schedule, capabilities, and overall ability to meet project commitments. • Apply a disciplined and consistent bid-review process to evaluate subcontractor proposals. • Collaborate with regional business leaders to align on final subcontractor selections. • Ensure subcontract agreements are executed accurately, on time, and within established budgets. • Ensure subcontract terms and agreements are appropriately aligned with project scope, EPC requirements, and commercial terms. Apply Construction Expertise • Bring practical, field-based construction expertise to subcontracting decisions. • Provide guidance on scope definition, construction means and methods, sequencing, productivity assumptions, and execution strategies. • Apply construction knowledge to identify potential risks and opportunities during the contracting and project execution processes. • Partner with project teams to ensure subcontract strategies align with field execution requirements. Drive Subcontractor Performance and Accountability • Establish clear expectations and accountability for subcontractor performance. • Monitor and manage subcontractor performance related to EHS, quality, schedule, cost, and change orders. • Minimize change orders through effective upfront contracting, clear scope definition, and disciplined contract documentation. • Rigorously evaluate and challenge change-order requests when appropriate. • Address performance issues early and directly with subcontractors. • Support the resolution of claims, disputes, and other contractual issues associated with active construction projects. Establish Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement • Benchmark subcontracting practices and performance against internal and external best practices. • Establish meaningful performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of the Subcontracts function. • Use data, performance measures, and market knowledge to inform strategic decisions. • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, increase reliability, and improve cost efficiency. Qualifications: Required • Experience in construction, preferably within civil or electrical disciplines, in heavy industrial or large-scale EPC environments. • Demonstrated experience managing subcontracts, including subcontractor selection, negotiation, and execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and project-level agreements. • Experience managing subcontractor field performance, change orders, claims, and/or dispute resolution on active construction projects. • Proven experience leading, developing, and managing a high-performing team. • Experience developing preferred-partner or strategic sourcing programs with construction subcontractors. • Experience partnering cross-functionally on portfolio-level commercial structures, standards, sourcing strategies, and execution. • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time based on business needs. Preferred • Experience with utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or other large-scale energy EPC construction projects. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. • Experience developing and implementing self-perform versus subcontract strategies across a portfolio of projects. • Familiarity with construction management and project controls software such as Procore, Textura, Vista, or similar platforms. **What Success Looks Like:** Success in this role will be demonstrated through a strong, capable Subcontracts organization; strategic and reliable subcontractor partnerships; disciplined subcontractor selection and contracting; improved cost, quality, EHS, and schedule performance; and effective management of contractual risk throughout project execution. The Director of Subcontracts will play a critical role in strengthening the company’s ability to execute its growing project portfolio while building long-term value through strategic subcontractor relationships and operational excellence.