Subcontracts Specialist — Negotiations & Budgets

Black & Veatch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks an Associate Subcontracts Manager to oversee assigned subcontract activities for proposals and projects, leading the development and administration of subcontracts across offices and sites.

You will negotiate terms, manage budgets and schedules, monitor performance, and collaborate with procurement, project management, and field teams to deliver on commitments while ensuring compliance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements including background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and manages assigned subcontracts for projects while following established policies and procedures.
• Ensures subcontract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Assists with the development and monitoring of project subcontract budgets and schedules.
• Assists with the establishment and/or monitoring of subcontract goals.
• Participates in meetings for assigned project(s), representing the Subcontracts department.
• Files appropriate documents and follows filing rules.
• Executes and manages the subcontract development process including bid list preparation, solicitation of RFQs, evaluating, negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• Leads negotiations for assigned subcontracts.
• Understands Owner's contract and may incorporate flowdowns into Subcontract agreements.
• Ensures Subcontractor compliance with prequalification requirements.
• Assists with the resolution of claims.
• Monitors project subcontract activities and reports status.

Skills

Subcontracts

Contract negotiations

Budgeting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

Black & Veatch seeks an Associate Subcontracts Manager to oversee assigned subcontract activities for proposals and projects, leading the development and administration of subcontracts across offices and sites.

You will negotiate terms, manage budgets and schedules, monitor performance, and collaborate with procurement, project management, and field teams to deliver on commitments while ensuring compliance and risk controls.