Senior Construction Subcontracting Specialist (Federal)

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a Procurement Specialist III to lead complex, high-dollar procurement and subcontracting activities for major construction and technical projects at the LBNF-DUNE site in Lead, South Dakota. You will manage the full subcontract lifecycle and coordinate with project teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, 7+ years' experience, and strong knowledge of FAR requirements, Davis-Bacon compliance, and cradle-to-grave procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years' experience or equivalent.
• Cradle-to-grave procurement experience, including RFPs, negotiation, award, administration and closeout.
• Experience managing large-dollar construction procurements and subcontracts.
• Strong knowledge of federal construction contracting requirements and procurement regulations.
• Hands-on subcontract administration and working with subcontractors and project teams.
• Experience reviewing certified payroll and ensuring Davis-Bacon compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-dollar procurement and subcontracting activities for major construction and technical projects.
• Manage the full subcontract lifecycle—from developing requirements and issuing RFPs through negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and internal stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and subcontracting requirements.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, responsiveness, qualifications, pricing, and cost data to support sound award decisions.
• Negotiate subcontract terms, conditions, pricing, schedules, and other commercial requirements.
• Draft and administer subcontract agreements, modifications, change orders, and other contractual documents.
• Administer construction subcontracts and monitor subcontractor performance, deliverables, schedules, payments, and contractual obligations.
• Review and approve schedules of values and subcontractor payment documentation.
• Manage certified payroll requirements and perform Davis-Bacon compliance reviews and site audits.
• Verify bonding, insurance, workplace safety, and other required subcontractor documentation.
• Ensure subcontract compliance with applicable federal requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, Buy American Act, FAR requirements, and socio-economic provisions.
• Coordinate subcontract changes, resolve contractual issues, and support punch-list completion and final closeout.
• Maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready subcontract and procurement files.
• Stay current on federal procurement regulations, construction contracting requirements, Laboratory policies, and industry best practices.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

FAR compliance

Davis-Bacon compliance

Stakeholder management

Cradle-to-grave procurement

Price/cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Business / English / Communications

Tools

LCPtracker

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a Procurement Specialist III to lead complex, high-dollar procurement and subcontracting activities for major construction and technical projects at the LBNF-DUNE site in Lead, South Dakota. You will manage the full subcontract lifecycle and coordinate with project teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, 7+ years' experience, and strong knowledge of FAR requirements, Davis-Bacon compliance, and cradle-to-grave procurement.