Senior Subcontracts Manager — Commercial Construction

CPS, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cps4jobs is seeking a Subcontracts Manager for an Arlington, VA project-site role. You will oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations, contract administration, and closeout for commercial construction, driving buyout strategies and risk mitigation to meet cost, schedule, and delivery goals.

You will manage one direct report and collaborate with project teams, ensuring compliance with AIA/ConsensusDocs and standard subcontract agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CM/Engineering/Business.
• 7+ years in commercial construction with subcontract administration or procurement.
• Knowledge of AIA/ConsensusDocs and subcontract agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontracting strategies, bid packages, and scope requirements for projects.
• Identify, prequalify, and evaluate subcontractors based on financials, safety, capacity, and performance.
• Lead bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and subcontractor selection.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders.
• Manage contract risk, insurance, bonding, claims, disputes, and payments.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, budget commitments, cost savings, and compliance.
• Oversee subcontract closeout, final payments, warranties, and documentation.
• Drive improvements to procurement processes, contract templates, and trade partner programs.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract analysis

Risk management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

Procore

Primavera

Sage

Job description

Cps4jobs is seeking a Subcontracts Manager for an Arlington, VA project-site role. You will oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations, contract administration, and closeout for commercial construction, driving buyout strategies and risk mitigation to meet cost, schedule, and delivery goals.

You will manage one direct report and collaborate with project teams, ensuring compliance with AIA/ConsensusDocs and standard subcontract agreements.