Life Sciences Subcontracts Lead — Hybrid

Jacobs; Swiftwater (Monroe County); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Subcontracts Manager for Life Sciences North America to lead major contract activities for projects ranging in the hundreds of millions. You will supervise a team of Subcontract Administrators, coordinate with the project team, and drive compliant procurement processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic contracting, vendor management, and mentorship within an EPCM framework, supporting biopharma and life sciences facilities with broad client engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of experience in an EPCM construction contracting environment.
• Experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred.
• Travel - Anticipated travel 10-20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• As a Subcontracts Lead, develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as the Subcontracting section of the SMEP, establishing Subcontracting Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
• As a Subcontracts Lead, manage the activities of a team of subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions. This typically includes, establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with Jacobs and Client management, providing on-the-job training, and offering support and guidance
• As Subcontracts Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Subcontracting efforts
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Coordinates the procurement of subcontracted services and administers Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
• Reviews subcontracts-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the subcontract

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Subcontracts Manager for Life Sciences North America to lead major contract activities for projects ranging in the hundreds of millions. You will supervise a team of Subcontract Administrators, coordinate with the project team, and drive compliant procurement processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic contracting, vendor management, and mentorship within an EPCM framework, supporting biopharma and life sciences facilities with broad client engagement