Field Subcontracts Manager

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading global engineering company is seeking a Contracts Manager in Reston, VA to lead subcontracts and oversee operations. The ideal candidate will develop subcontracting strategies, ensure compliance with company standards, and work closely with project teams. This role requires strong experience in contract law, administration, and negotiation. The position allows for part-time telework, promoting a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to manage subcontracts and monitor operations.
• Develop the subcontracting strategy and operating procedures.
• Ensure project subcontracting is consistent.
• Prepare and coordinate Contract plans, procedures, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Contract law

Contract administration

Negotiation

Planning and scheduling

Subcontract administration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Job description

Job Details

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA

Requisition ID: 292903

Overview

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead a team to manage subcontracts and monitor operations. You will develop the subcontracting strategy, operating procedures, staffing plan, and the contracts section of the Project Execution Plan. You will review and approve changes, commitments, and negotiations. Your oversight will ensure project subcontracting is consistent and that requirements have been implemented.

This position is designated as part‑time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Participates with the project team on a large project in defining and developing the scope of Contracts work, and in preparing and coordinating Contract plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets.
• Contributes Contracts input to the preparation and/or modifications of the project’s prime contract.
• Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on all project contract documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated.
• Coordinates Contract execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable Contracts to perform its functions in accordance with project plans.
• Reviews commitment approvals and execution/signature authorities and ensures commitments are made in accordance with Corporate and Contract policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements a Subcontract Management Program for the project consistent with the Standard Work Process Procedures and the Subcontract/Contract Management Guidebook.
• Analyzes the subcontract commercial terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations from the scope of work.
• Makes recommendations to the Site Manager on the mitigation of these risks and closely monitors and supports remedial actions and recommends appropriate trade‑offs.
• Works with the other Project Team members to ensure that Bechtel or customer related actions or inactions which could result in constructive subcontract changes are identified and make recommendations on their resolution.
• Maintains a working relationship with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Risk Management to facilitate organizational interfaces between those performing subcontract administration.
• Adheres to subcontract insurance provisions and to ensure implementation of any requirements in this regard with Regional and Corporate Risk Management personnel.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 13–15 years of relevant experience or 17–19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience and courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of subcontract administration, procedures and documents relating to a multi‑discipline construction project.
• Direct experience in the function of managing workload distribution and execution of the work as well as personnel interviews, selection, salary planning, classification changes, performance evaluation, career counseling, transfers and terminations.
• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable commercial regulations and practices, and policies, procedures and work practices.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong‑where colleagues feel part of “One Team,” respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].