Subcontracts Administrator (LSNA-VA)

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jacobs is seeking a Subcontract Administrator for Life Sciences North America to manage contracting for professional and construction services. You will lead on smaller projects and apply best practices to procurement tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will report to the Manager of Procurement Services and collaborate with project teams to ensure value, compliance, and timely delivery. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of contracting experience are preferred, with 2–5 years in

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, supply chain, or operations management (or equivalent years of experience)
• 5+ years of experience in construction contracting
• 2–5 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred

Aufgaben

• Contract and coordinate procurement for professional and construction services.
• Lead on small projects (Total Installed Cost ≤ $50M) with guidance.
• Report to Manager of Procurement Services and coordinate with Subcontract Manager.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business, construction, supply chain, or operations management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures,we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilitiesthat are changing our world.

As a Subcontract Administrator for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for contracting standard to complex professional and/or construction services. The Subcontract Administrator may act as lead on small Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M, or less) while using best practices and knowledge of requirements to solve basic problems and handle day-to-day Subcontracting tasks with minimal guidance and direction.

Leverage your passion and experience as you effectively and professionally conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with subcontracting of services as assigned. The Subcontract Administrator demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion. They completely understand the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplishes value-added expectations, and performs assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The Subcontract Administrator reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Subcontract Administrator will report indirectly to the assigned Subcontract Manager, Project Manager or Construction Manager.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in afast-paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree


• 5+ years of experience in construction contracting


• 2-5 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred

Ideally you'll have

• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced team environment


• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills


• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems

, #Bio/Pharma, #EPCMV, #globallifescience, #Construction, #Engineering

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,300.00 to $125,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.