Subcontractor Relations Lead — Employee-Owned

Sundt Construction; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K

Health Coverage Beginning Day 1

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Wellness credits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Mental Health Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee-Owner Perks

Educational Assistance

Charitable Employee-Owner's program

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Subcontract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of subcontractor relationships, ensuring quality, safety, and on‑time delivery. The role involves prequalification, performance reviews, and closeout, with a focus on compliance and risk management across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement, legal, and field teams to optimize subcontract outcomes and deliver value to clients and the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in subcontract management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in CM, business, engineering, or supply chain.
• Experience mentoring others and working with cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with construction regulations, insurance, bonding and compliance.
• Strong understanding of contracts, change management and claims.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple items and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subcontract negotiations and procurement strategies.
• Conduct regular subcontractor performance reviews and address issues.
• Coordinate onboarding, prequalification, insurance, bonding and licensing.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, laws and project requirements.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead subcontract closeout, including final payments and warranties.
• Maintain contract records, correspondence and amendments.
• Manage relationships and be primary contact for subcontractors.
• Monitor performance against schedule, budget, quality and safety.
• Review change requests, claims, time extensions, and disputes.
• Administer subcontract agreements, POs and related documentation.
• Support forecasting, cost reporting, accruals and reconciliation.

Skills

Subcontract management

Contract administration

Procurement

Prequalification

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Job description

Sundt Construction is seeking a Subcontract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of subcontractor relationships, ensuring quality, safety, and on‑time delivery. The role involves prequalification, performance reviews, and closeout, with a focus on compliance and risk management across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement, legal, and field teams to optimize subcontract outcomes and deliver value to clients and the company.