Subcontracts Specialist, Project Delivery

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 104,486 - 156,440; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an Associate Subcontracts Manager to oversee subcontract activities for proposals and projects, including development and administration of subcontracts, lead office teams, and champion the Subcontracts process across all office and field activities.

The role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field, strong knowledge of construction disciplines and procurement, and the ability to manage budgets, milestones and vendor relationships; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, construction execution, means & methods, and construction equipment.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements including background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage assigned subcontracts for projects, following established policies and procedures.
• Ensure subcontract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of project subcontract budgets and schedules (e.g., man-hours, cost, subcontract milestone durations).
• Assist with the establishment and/or monitoring of subcontract goals.
• Participate in meetings for assigned project(s), representing the Subcontracts department.
• File appropriate documents and follow filing rules.
• Solicit budgetary pricing for subcontracts to support estimating/proposal efforts for major projects; may lead the entire budgetary pricing effort on non-major projects.
• Execute and manage the subcontract development process on assigned subcontracts, including bid list preparation, solicitation of RFPs, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• Lead negotiations for assigned subcontracts.
• Understand the Owner's contract and incorporate appropriate scope-specific flowdowns into Subcontract agreements under oversight.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with prequalification requirements.
• Assist with the resolution of claims.
• Monitor project subcontract activities and report status.
• Collaborate to resolve major complex subcontract issues.
• Facilitate management of strategic subcontractor relationships.
• Perform subcontract administration activities as assigned, including running subcontractor meetings, drafting/reviewing/filing formal correspondence, executing the Change Management process, reviewing and processing invoices, resolving/backcharging/claim/liquidated damages, and closing out assigned subcontracts.

Skills

Subcontracts processes

Negotiation

Budget monitoring

Office team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Proactive problem solving

Education

BA or BS in Construction Management

BA or BS in Engineering

BA or BS in Purchasing

BA or BS in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an Associate Subcontracts Manager to oversee subcontract activities for proposals and projects, including development and administration of subcontracts, lead office teams, and champion the Subcontracts process across all office and field activities.

The role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field, strong knowledge of construction disciplines and procurement, and the ability to manage budgets, milestones and vendor relationships; some travel may be required.