Field Subcontracts Lead for Construction

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Company 401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP ownership

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Field Subcontracts Specialist to support subcontract administration from award through closeout on field projects. You will coordinate submittals, documentation, and compliance, manage payment applications, and interface with project teams to address routine subcontract matters.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with travel to field sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, technical or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience required. Field experience preferred.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search).

Responsibilities

• Support subcontract administration activities from award through closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractor submittals, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Process payment applications, field directives, notices, and standard change orders.
• Maintain subcontract files and records in accordance with company procedures.
• Interface with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Managers, and subcontractors regarding routine subcontract matters.
• Identify and document subcontract performance issues, risks, and potential commercial impacts.
• Escalate claims, cost overruns, schedule delays, and other significant subcontractor concerns.
• Assist with change management and subcontract compliance activities.
• Support negotiation preparation and implementation under the direction of senior subcontract personnel.
• Contribute to subcontract reporting, forecasting, and project controls processes as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communications

General computer skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Construction knowledge

Commercial terms understanding

Company processes knowledge

Prioritizing workflow

Project process management basics

Education

4 year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, technical or related field

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Field Subcontracts Specialist to support subcontract administration from award through closeout on field projects. You will coordinate submittals, documentation, and compliance, manage payment applications, and interface with project teams to address routine subcontract matters.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with travel to field sites as needed.