Manager, Subcontracts

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking a Manager, Subcontracts to support a major on-site project in Port Sulphur, LA. You will lead a Subcontracts team, manage bid qualification, ITBs, and post-award administration, and coordinate with Client and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing subcontracting strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving documentation and process improvements across the team for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience in subcontract formation and administration
• Prior experience as Lead Subcontracts Manager in an integrated project team environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, risk awareness, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Subcontracts team in supporting construction activities for a major project
• Oversee all phases of subcontracting, including pre-award and post-award activities
• Serve as the primary Subcontracts interface with Client, Project Management Team, and internal stakeholders
• Develop and implement subcontracting strategies to support project execution
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure compliant, high-performance processes
• Ensure subcontract files and documentation meet company standards and procedures

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or related field

Job description

Title

Manager, Subcontracts

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Manager, Subcontracts to support a major project in an on-site capacity. This role oversees and performs the full range of procurement and subcontract administration activities, leading subcontracting efforts for construction within the Energy & Chemical industry.

Location

Port Sulphur, LA.

Under minimal direction, this position is accountable for the performance and results of the Subcontracts function on the project, providing leadership and direction to the Subcontracts team while ensuring successful delivery of subcontracting objectives aligned with project goals.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage Subcontracts team in supporting construction activities for a major project
• Oversee all phases of subcontracting, including:
• Pre-award: bidder qualification, preparation and issuance of ITBs, and coordination of commercial and technical evaluations
• Post-award: contract finalization, administration, change management, invoicing, reporting, and contract closeout
• Serve as the primary Subcontracts interface with Client, Project Management Team, and internal KBR stakeholders
• Develop and implement subcontracting strategies to support project execution and mitigate commercial risk
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure consistent processes, compliance, and performance across the team
• Contribute to the development and improvement of subcontracting processes, tools, and procedures
• Ensure subcontract files and documentation are maintained in accordance with company standards
• Complete site assignment in accordance with KBR’s terms and conditions

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience in subcontract formation and administration
• Prior experience serving as a Lead Subcontracts Manager within an integrated project team environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, risk awareness, and attention to detail

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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