Subcontract Representative - BESS

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks a Subcontract Representative to support proposal and project requirements through subcontract development, administration, and coordination of pricing and negotiations. The role involves leading bid processes, preparing documents, and ensuring compliance with prequalification and contract terms.

Typical duties include running kick-off meetings, managing documentation, handling change management, and closeout activities while collaborating with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of relevant industry experience preferred or proven ability to perform at the capacity identified herein.

Responsibilities

• Moderately complex subcontract development and administration in support of proposal or project requirements.
• Lead and coordinate pricing processes, prepare subcontract documents, and manage bidding and evaluation.
• Draft correspondence, manage change processes, review invoices, and closeout subcontracts.

Job description

Date: Jul 21, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Job Summary

The Subcontract Representative is responsible for moderately complex subcontract development and/or administration in support of proposal and/or project requirements within the Subcontracts Group. May be responsible for administering Subcontracts Field Management process.

Key Responsibilities

General:

• Assigned moderately complex construction contracts. Role may include lead responsibilities of proposal and/or project subcontract efforts.
• Files appropriate record documents and follows filing rules.
• Proficient in the basic functions of applicable software.
• Trains others on the subcontracts processes, as directed.

Subcontract Development Responsibilities (if assigned)

• Communicates scope of work to bidders and solicits pricing for given proposals or projects. May also lead and coordinate the entire pricing effort on non-major project(s).
• Prepares subcontract related documents and bidders lists.
• Prepares, issues and manages the bidding process.
• Leads and manages the bid evaluation process through the distribution of proposals, preparation of the bid tab, and collaboration with team on the technical evaluation. Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and for award.
• Leads, schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process. Able to resolve simple commercial terms and conditions exceptions under oversight.
• Ensures subcontractor compliance with Prequalification requirements.
• Understands the Owner's contract and may participate in the incorporation of appropriate scope‑specific flowdowns into Subcontracts under oversight.

Subcontract Administration Responsibilities (if assigned)

• Run kick off and progress meetings; draft/issue meeting minutes for assigned subcontracts.
• Draft/log formal correspondence for assigned subcontractors.
• Perform Change Management duties for assigned subcontracts.
• Review and process invoices for assigned subcontracts.
• Closeout assigned subcontracts.
• Participates in the resolution/processing of backcharges and claims, as needed.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred. BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant industry experience preferred or proven ability to perform at the capacity identified herein.

Preferred skills

• Analytical / organizational skills
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral
• General computer skills, Microsoft suite
• Initiative, self starter, highly motivated
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Mathematical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Knowledge of construction disciplines, construction means & methods and construction equipment
• Understanding of commercial terms and conditions
• Understanding of Company’s processes relevant to this position
• Ability to prioritize team workflow and make adjustments, as necessary
• Basic knowledge of Project Process Management

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Normal office/field environment
• Includes, but may not be limited to:
• Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing and writing.
• Reaching, kneeling, lifting, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel
• Willing to relocate

Competencies

• Manages complexity
• Communicates effectively
• Balances stakeholders
• Decision quality
• Manages conflict

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

014

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Nearest Major Market

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

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Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering