Senior Subcontracts Specialist – EPC Substations

Dashiell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Job summary

Dashiell, part of Quanta Services, seeks a Subcontracts Specialist II in Houston, TX. This senior role leads commercial strategy and administration for complex subcontracts on EPC substation and transmission projects. You will own solicitation, negotiation, and risk review, escalating awards beyond authority per DOA.

Office is based in Houston; travel up to 15% is required. You will mentor staff, develop flow-down language, and coordinate with Legal and Risk to protect margins and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal Studies, or related field; four+ years' relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• 7+ years of subcontract administration, procurement, or contracts in construction/EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk allocation, change and claims administration, lien law, and wage requirements.
• Experience with lump sum, unit price, and cost-reimbursable contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontracting strategy for assigned projects, including scope, bidder selection, and buyout sequencing.
• Negotiate and execute subcontracts and amendments with Legal and Risk input.
• Review prime contracts for risk allocation and flow-down provisions, align with Legal.
• Develop flow-down exhibits and template language; mentor junior staff.
• Forecast costs and exposure; support project commercial reviews.
• Train project managers on subcontract administration and flow-down requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/Contract management system

Job description

Dashiell, part of Quanta Services, seeks a Subcontracts Specialist II in Houston, TX. This senior role leads commercial strategy and administration for complex subcontracts on EPC substation and transmission projects. You will own solicitation, negotiation, and risk review, escalating awards beyond authority per DOA.

Office is based in Houston; travel up to 15% is required. You will mentor staff, develop flow-down language, and coordinate with Legal and Risk to protect margins and ensure