Subcontracts Representative

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Subcontracts Representative to support mildly complex subcontract development and administration for proposals and projects. The role includes administering Subcontracts Field Management processes and coordinating with stakeholders across the Subcontracts Group to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities include preparing bid documents, facilitating bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract conforming, along with kickoff meetings and

Qualifications

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.
• High school diploma preferred; BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Two (2) years of relevant industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mildly complex subcontracts development and administration for proposals and projects.
• Prepare subcontract related bid documents and bidders list.
• Convey scope information to subcontractors with oversight as needed.
• Manage bid evaluation process and distribution of proposals; assist in bidder selection and award.
• Schedule and coordinate negotiations and resolve basic commercial terms exceptions.
• Coordinate award and contract conforming process; ensure prequalification compliance.
• Run kickoff and progress meetings; draft meeting minutes for assigned subcontracts.
• Draft and log formal correspondence; perform change management duties.
• Review and process invoices; closeout assigned subcontracts.

Skills

Analytical / organizational skills

Strong communications

Initiative / self starter

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Construction knowledge

Knowledge of commercial terms

Knowledge of company processes

Education

High school diploma preferred

BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business or related field preferred

Job description

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Subcontracts Representative

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Orlando, FL, US Fort Worth, TX, US Dallas, TX, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Darien, IL, US Savannah, GA, US Austin, TX, US Nashville, TN, US Tulsa, OK, US Atlanta, GA, US Tampa, FL, US Tucson, AZ, US Memphis, TN, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Why Black & Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity toshape what comes next.

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Job Summary

The Subcontract Representative is responsible for mildly 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 mildly complex subcontracts.
• Files appropriate record documents and follows filing rules.
• Proficient in the basic functions of applicable software.

Subcontract Development Responsibilites (if assigned):

• Prepares subcontract related bid documents and bidders list.
• Conveys basic to moderately complex scoping information to Subcontractors with oversight as needed.
• Manages the bid evaluation process through the distribution of proposals to evaluators, preparation of the bid tabulation, and collaboration with the team on the evaluation. Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and for award.
• Schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process with oversight. Begins to resolve simple and mildly complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions.
• Coordinates the award and contract conforming process.
• Ensures subcontractor compliance with Prequalification requirements

Subcontract Administration Responsibilities (if assigned):

• Run kick off and progress meetings; draft/issue meeting minutes for assigned subcontracts
• Draft/log formal correspondence for assigned subcontracts
• Perform Change Management duties for assigned subcontracts
• Review and process invoices
• Closeout assigned subcontracts

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.Two (2) years of relevant industry experience preferred.

Preferred skills:

• Analytical / organizational skills
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral
• Initiative, self starter, highly motivated
• Interpersonal skills
• Mathematical skills
• Knowledge of construction disciplines, construction means & methods and construction equipment
• Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions
• Knowledge of Company’s processes relevant to this position.

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.

Manages complexity

Balances stakeholders

Manages conflict

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

013

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