Federal Subcontracts Administrator

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Stock purchase plan

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Federal Subcontracts Administrator to lead subcontracting activities for services and construction on federal projects. You will manage bids, negotiations, and contract flow-downs, while coordinating with engineering and construction teams to ensure program success.

Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship and 4+ years in subcontracting/contract management across large projects; CPCM/CCFM certification is ideal. The role offers a hybrid work model and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Law, Engineering or other applicable field. Experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
• At least 4 years experience in subcontracting and contract management on large projects (airports, dams, stadiums, etc).
• United States Citizenship.
• Ideally CPCM, CCCM, or CCFM Certification from NCMA or international equivalent.
• Direct experience with FAR/DFAR and agency supplements, or state/local contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of subcontracted services and administer subcontracts to meet project objectives.
• Manage professional/technical services or large construction subcontracts on projects.
• Track subcontract activity, progress information, and guidance to project personnel on issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and other disciplines for program effectiveness.
• Handle subcontract formation: prequalification, solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation of terms and pricing.
• Develop prime contract flow-downs and ensure inclusion in subcontracts.
• Obtain reviews/approvals of bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, and change orders before execution.
• Post-award duties: change order management, compliance, invoice verification, closeout and records retention.

Skills

Subcontracting

Contract management

Change management

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Engineering or related field

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

This role may be performed from any Jacobs office.

We’re seeking a Federal Subcontracts Administrator to join our team. You’ll have the opportunity to use your vast experience in the industry and apply it to solving today’s challenges.

This position is responsible for effectively and professionally conducting and coordinating the activities associated with subcontracting of services and construction. The incumbent has thorough knowledge and understanding of subcontracting concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion, project delivery processes, and subcontractor relationship expectations. The incumbent understands the role of subcontracting in the project delivery process and the value-added expectations, and performs assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures. The incumbent has thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, theories, and compliance requirements applicable to the assigned group, subject area, or services.

• Coordinate the procurement of subcontracted services and administer assigned subcontracts to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
• Subcontracting assignments typically will consist of professional or technical services, and major or complex construction services on larger projects, or may be assigned as the Subcontracts Manager for all subcontracting on a small project.
• Provide tracking of subcontract activity, progress information, and guidance to project personnel on subcontracting issues, with specific attention to change management and financial status.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, and all other disciplines for continuity and overall program effectiveness.
• Perform all subcontract formation duties for assigned subcontracts, including prequalification of bidders, solicitation of proposals, proposal evaluations, source selection recommendations, development of negotiation strategies, leads negotiation of contract terms and pricing issues, conformance and finalizing of agreements, and subcontract issuance and execution.
• Develop prime contract flow-downs applicable for the project and ensure applicable flow-downs are identified, addressed, and included in assigned subcontracts.
• Obtain necessary reviews and approvals of bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, source selection recommendations, Subcontracts, and change orders prior to execution.
• Ensure budget compliance issues are addressed and award subcontracts.
• Perform subcontract post-award administration duties, including change order management, contractual compliance, invoice verification, performance evaluation, closeout of agreements, and records retention.
• Maintain the database of potential and qualified subcontractors, including performance history.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools to assure maximum contribution.
• Preparation of proposal deliverables related to subcontracting, including pricing of subcontracted services, execution approach narratives, and labor hour estimates for subcontracting.
• Assist Procurement Management in providing other support services as requested.
• For Federal project assignments the role will also include
• Acquires and administers services subcontracts at an optimum balance of cost, quality, client need, and supplier service.
• Responsible for assigned projects for subcontract administration services for subcontracts of low to medium risk on a domestic project.
• Conducts strategic pricing planning, leads cost proposal support and participates in technical proposal preparation in compliance with the Federal Estimating System Manual, RFP requirements and other firm policies and procedures
• Provides information for subcontract auditing; reviews audit reports and implements audit recommendations; coordinates audit responses with audit agencies and clients under the direction of Supervisor.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree in Business, Law, Engineering or other applicable field. Experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
• At least 4 years experience in subcontracting and contract management, with specific experience in working on medium to large projects such as airports, dams, stadiums, buildings, highways and bridges, water projects, rail projects, power projects, refinery expansions, petrochemical units, pulp and paper mills, pharmaceutical plants, pipelines, dock construction, ocean terminals, offshore construction, or automated assembly lines.
• United States Citizenship.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• CPCM, CCCM, or CCFM Certification from the National Contract Management Association (or other international equivalent)
• Direct experience with FAR/DFAR and other agency supplements, or other state or local contracting, bidding, and source selection practices.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,900.00 to $141,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 31, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.