Subcontracts Manager (LSNA-PA)

Jacobs; Swiftwater (Monroe County); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Subcontracts Manager for Life Sciences North America to lead major contract activities for projects ranging in the hundreds of millions. You will supervise a team of Subcontract Administrators, coordinate with the project team, and drive compliant procurement processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic contracting, vendor management, and mentorship within an EPCM framework, supporting biopharma and life sciences facilities with broad client engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of experience in an EPCM construction contracting environment.
• Experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred.
• Travel - Anticipated travel 10-20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• As a Subcontracts Lead, develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as the Subcontracting section of the SMEP, establishing Subcontracting Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
• As a Subcontracts Lead, manage the activities of a team of subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions. This typically includes, establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with Jacobs and Client management, providing on-the-job training, and offering support and guidance
• As Subcontracts Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Subcontracting efforts
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Coordinates the procurement of subcontracted services and administers Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
• Reviews subcontracts-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the subcontract

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 facilities that are changing our world.

As a Subcontracts Manager for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for contracting major construction services for large and critical Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $200M - $750M or those of high importance to Jacobs, regardless of value, based on client relationship, at-risk incentives, or compensation structure, inherent challenges, or strategic importance to the business). The Subcontracts Manager coordinates and supervises the daily activities of, and is accountable for, the results of a team of Subcontract Administrators on a Project.

Bring your experience and expertise to a company that embraces tough challenges while you conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with contracting out professional and construction services, as assigned. The Subcontracts Manager has extensive knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion and serves as an expert within the organization. They 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 Subcontracts Manager reports directly to the Director of Subcontracts. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Subcontracts Manager will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM), Project Manager, or Construction Manager.

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

Some responsibilities will include

• As a Subcontracts Lead, develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as the Subcontracting section of the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Subcontracting Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
• As a Subcontracts Lead, manage the activities of a team of subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions. This typically includes, establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with Jacobs and Client management, providing on-the-job training, and offering support and guidance
• As Subcontracts Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Subcontracting efforts
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Coordinates the procurement of subcontracted services and administers Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
• Reviews subcontracts-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the subcontract

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
• 8+ years of experience in an EPCM construction contracting environment
• Experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred
• Travel - Anticipated travel 10-20% of the time.

Ideally you'll also have

• Expertise using MS Office tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of Procurement professionals

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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 $100,500.00 to $170,000.00. 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 October 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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