Senior Subcontracts Administrator

Dashiell Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Administrator to lead pre‑award risk assessment and negotiate major subcontracts on our largest EPC projects. This role reports to the Procurement Manager - Subcontracts and is based in our Houston office.

The role requires a minimum 8 years of subcontracts experience in EPC, power, or heavy industrial environments, with strong leadership and communication skills and deep knowledge of contract terms and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of subcontracts experience in EPC, power, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience negotiating major, complex subcontract awards.
• Deep knowledge of construction subcontract terms, change management, and claims.
• Strong leadership and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-award risk assessment and commercial strategy for major subcontracts.
• Establish flow-down strategy for major subcontracts and adjudicate high-risk provisions in coordination with Legal.
• Negotiate large, complex subcontracts, including high-risk terms and conditions.
• Manage complex change order disputes and claims escalations.
• Coordinate with Legal from the bid and proposal phase on significant commercial and legal risk issues.
• Mentor Subcontracts Administrator I and II staff on procurement processes and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Contract terms

FAR knowledge

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. or MBA preferred

Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

The Senior Subcontracts Administrator is a senior‑level subcontracts professional responsible for managing the highest‑complexity subcontracts on Dashiell's largest and most complex EPC projects. This position leads pre‑award risk assessment, negotiates major subcontract awards, manages complex commercial disputes, and mentors junior subcontracts staff. The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office located at 12301 Kurland Drive, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s Procurement Manager - Subcontracts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑award risk assessment and commercial strategy for major subcontracts.
• Establish flow‑down strategy for major subcontracts and adjudicate high‑risk or contested flow‑down provisions in coordination with Legal.
• Negotiate large, complex subcontracts, including high‑risk terms and conditions.
• Manage complex change order disputes and claims escalations.
• Coordinate with Legal from the bid and proposal phase forward on significant commercial and legal risk issues.
• Develop and implement subcontract administration procedures and templates.
• Mentor Subcontracts Administrator I and II staff on procurement processes and best practices.
• Represent Procurement in client and subcontractor executive meetings.
• Support Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance activities.
• Oversee legal and regulatory compliance across the subcontract portfolio, including prevailing wage, contractor licensing, lien, and federal (FAR / CPSR) requirements.
• Oversee subcontractor performance management and lead resolution of significant performance failures and escalations.
• Contribute to development of standard subcontract templates and negotiating playbooks.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Protect Dashiell on its most significant and highest‑risk projects by leading commercial strategy and risk assessment before award.
• Resolve the organization's most complex claims and disputes, safeguarding project profitability and client relationships.
• Strengthen the subcontracts function's long‑term capability through mentorship, standardized templates, and negotiating playbooks.
• Serve as a trusted procurement representative in front of clients and subcontractor executives, reinforcing Dashiell's commercial credibility.

Required

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of subcontracts experience in EPC, power, or heavy industrial environments, including senior‑level responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating major, complex subcontract awards.
• Deep knowledge of construction subcontract terms, change management, and claims.
• Strong leadership and executive communication skills.
• Driving is not required for this position.

Preferred

• Experience with federal procurement (FAR).
• CPSM, CPCM, or PMP certification.

Physical Requirements

LEVEL 1 - Office (Sedentary Work)

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally stand and walk within an office environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a climate‑controlled office environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high‑deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.