Subcontracts Manager

QCS Staffing; Ohio; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical client is seeking a Subcontracts Manager for a major project based in Ohio. This role involves overseeing construction contracts, managing the full contract lifecycle, and collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in contract management within large capital projects, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. Competitive salary ranges from $150,000 to $180,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing contracts on large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial terms.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and oversight of construction contracts.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from award to close-out.
• Serve as primary contact for contract-related matters.

Skills

Contract management

Change order negotiation

Commercial terms knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Procore

Aconex

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Subcontracts Manager - US, Ohio - 12 Month Contract

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Subcontracts Manager to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and oversight of construction contracts, including general conditions and select trade/service contracts.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from award through execution, change management, and close-out.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters between the owner’s team, EPCM partner, and contractors.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize contract documents, amendments, and change orders.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Collaborate with procurement, project controls, construction, and legal teams to ensure alignment and adherence to project strategy.
• Support resolution of disputes, claims, and performance issues in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain contract records, trackers, and reporting tools to ensure visibility and control.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Requires extensive experience in managing contracts on large capital projects, preferably in the pharmaceutical or industrial sector.
• Proven success in contract management roles within EPCM or owner’s representative delivery models.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, general conditions, scopes of work, and commercial terms.
• Experience with change order negotiation, claims management, and performance enforcement.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability across teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with contract and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Areliiba, Procore, Aconex) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field preferred.
  
  

If this role is of interest, please apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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