Subcontract Manager (Repower)

Deutsche Windtechnik; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Competitive compensation

Training & development

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik is seeking a Subcontract Manager to oversee subcontract formation and administration for wind repowering and major component exchanges in the Houston area. You will coordinate civil, crane and heavy-lift, electrical, field labor, refurbishment, and related subcontracts, aligning commitments with project needs and managing risks to protect margins and cash flow.

The role requires a strong background in construction commercial management, wind energy projects, and ERP systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Five or more years of subcontract management or construction commercial experience, including negotiation and administration of significant construction or service subcontracts.
• Experience in wind energy, repowering, heavy industrial construction, or major component exchanges preferred; familiarity with crane and heavy-lift services is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage changes, claims, invoice disputes, and subcontractor performance through project closeout.
• Experience with ERP systems, cost tracking, document control, and Microsoft Office; IFS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project subcontracting plans, bid packages, scopes of work, commercial requirements, and award schedules with project teams and Procurement.
• Lead subcontractor prequalification and commercial bid evaluations; clarify exclusions, compare total costs, and recommend awards based on capability, price, schedule, and risk.
• Negotiate subcontracts, amendments, and service agreements within delegated authority; obtain required reviews and approvals before commitment.
• Align subcontract scope and applicable customer flow-down requirements, including milestones, acceptance, warranties, insurance, indemnities, liability limits, delay remedies, and termination rights.
• Define crane and equipment terms, including mobilization, minimum commitments, standby, weather downtime, off-rent, demobilization, and site-readiness responsibilities.
• Conduct commercial handovers and kickoff meetings; maintain subcontract registers, obligation trackers, notice deadlines, and complete contract records.
• Monitor subcontractor performance with site teams; address scope gaps, access and pad readiness, resource constraints, delays, and corrective actions.
• Manage subcontract changes, notices, and claims; verify entitlement, document cost and schedule impacts, negotiate adjustments, and support related customer recovery.
• Coordinate Subcontract Coordinators in maintaining daily logs, time and equipment records, weather reports, field tickets, and evidence supporting changes and invoice review.
• Review invoices against contract terms, approved quantities, progress, rates, and supporting records; resolve discrepancies with project teams and Finance and track commitments, retainage, and final payments.
• Coordinate with Procurement Specialists on requisitions, purchase orders, delivery requirements, and IFS records in accordance with established approval processes.
• Track required insurance, bonds, licenses, and contractual compliance documentation; coordinate prevailing wage and apprenticeship records where applicable with designated compliance personnel.
• Escalate material performance issues, defaults, disputes, and commercial exposure to project leadership and Legal; act within delegated authority and preserve contractual rights.
• Complete subcontract closeout, including final account reconciliation, releases, outstanding deliverables, warranty handover, and lessons learned.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Contract drafting

Contract interpretation

Cross-functional coordination

Organizational management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business/engineering)

Tools

IFS experience

ERP systems

Cost tracking

Document control

MS Office

Job description

Subcontract Manager (Repower)

Ready to play a key role in our repower projects? The Subcontract Manager manages subcontract formation and administration for wind repowering and major component exchange projects, from sourcing and award through execution, warranty, and closeout. The role coordinates civil, crane and heavy-lift, electrical, field labor, refurbishment, and related service subcontracts. Working with Project Management, Construction, Procurement, Finance, and Legal, the Subcontract Manager aligns subcontract commitments with project requirements, manages commercial risk, and supports safe delivery, schedule performance, project margin, and cash flow.

Are You Ready to:

• Develop project subcontracting plans, bid packages, scopes of work, commercial requirements, and award schedules with project teams and Procurement.
• Lead subcontractor prequalification and commercial bid evaluations; clarify exclusions, compare total costs, and recommend awards based on capability, price, schedule, and risk.
• Negotiate subcontracts, amendments, and service agreements within delegated authority; obtain required reviews and approvals before commitment.
• Align subcontract scope and applicable customer flow-down requirements, including milestones, acceptance, warranties, insurance, indemnities, liability limits, delay remedies, and termination rights.
• Define crane and equipment terms, including mobilization, minimum commitments, standby, weather downtime, off-rent, demobilization, and site-readiness responsibilities.
• Conduct commercial handovers and kickoff meetings; maintain subcontract registers, obligation trackers, notice deadlines, and complete contract records.
• Monitor subcontractor performance with site teams; address scope gaps, access and pad readiness, resource constraints, delays, and corrective actions.
• Manage subcontract changes, notices, and claims; verify entitlement, document cost and schedule impacts, negotiate adjustments, and support related customer recovery.
• Coordinate Subcontract Coordinators in maintaining daily logs, time and equipment records, weather reports, field tickets, and evidence supporting changes and invoice review.
• Review invoices against contract terms, approved quantities, progress, rates, and supporting records; resolve discrepancies with project teams and Finance and track commitments, retainage, and final payments.
• Coordinate with Procurement Specialists on requisitions, purchase orders, delivery requirements, and IFS records in accordance with established approval processes.
• Track required insurance, bonds, licenses, and contractual compliance documentation; coordinate prevailing wage and apprenticeship records where applicable with designated compliance personnel.
• Escalate material performance issues, defaults, disputes, and commercial exposure to project leadership and Legal; act within delegated authority and preserve contractual rights.
• Complete subcontract closeout, including final account reconciliation, releases, outstanding deliverables, warranty handover, and lessons learned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Five or more years of subcontract management or construction commercial experience, including negotiation and administration of significant construction or service subcontracts.
• Experience in wind energy, repowering, heavy industrial construction, or major component exchanges preferred; familiarity with crane and heavy-lift services is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage changes, claims, invoice disputes, and subcontractor performance through project closeout.
• Experience with ERP systems, cost tracking, document control, and Microsoft Office; IFS experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and clear contract drafting and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret contract requirements and translate them into practical direction for field and project teams.
• Ability to evaluate pricing, supporting cost records, schedule impacts, and competing commercial priorities.
• Effective coordination across project, site, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams, with clear accountability and timely escalation.
• Organized management of multiple subcontracts, deadlines, and records; commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and quality.

What You’ll Get:

• 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Personalized and Ongoing Training.

DWT CULTURE:

What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.

Our Mission:

To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.

Our Vision:

To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.

We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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