Senior Subcontracts Manager
Base Pay Range: $130,900.00/yr - $171,750.00/yr
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. As a Senior Subcontracts Manager for Advanced Manufacturing you will be responsible for managing the activities of Subcontracts Managers and teams of Procurement Professionals on Mega‑Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $750M+). The Senior Subcontracts Manager is accountable for all subcontract administration activities on a project. This individual will be project based at a US site. You will conduct and coordinate all procurement transactions associated with contracting major construction services, and manage all subcontracted services, administer agreements, process invoices, assess risks, coordinate with project teams, and lead negotiations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as the Subcontracting section of the Supply Management Execution Plan, establishing Subcontracting Strategies, and developing project‑specific templates, reports and tools.
- Manage the activities of a small to mid‑sized team of subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions, establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with Jacobs and Client management, providing training and guidance.
- Use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Subcontracting efforts.
- Handle Subcontracting assignments which typically include professional or technical services, and major or complex construction services on larger projects, or assignment as the Subcontracts Manager for all subcontracting on a medium to large size project.
- Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
- Manage the procurement of subcontracted services, administer Procurement Agreements and change orders, and accomplish project or group objectives and obligations.
- Review subcontracts‑related invoices and ensure approvals in accordance with terms and conditions.
- Evaluate facts surrounding subcontract‑related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve them.
- Maintain subcontracting documentation in a repository.
- Identify and advise on subcontract‑related risks.
- Manage the procurement process, including planning, development of bidder lists, qualification of bidders, preparation of requests for quotation, and bid evaluations.
- Prepare proposal deliverables, such as pricing of subcontracted services, execution approach narratives, and labor hour estimates.
- Recommend source selections, plan and lead subcontract negotiations.
- Participate in or lead project supply management strategy development and implementation and may be assigned as the supply management project lead.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area.
- Help stakeholders understand the overall Procurement process.
- Possibly participate in internal and external supply management presentations.
- Work independently with guidance only in the most complex situations. Supervise senior subcontract administrators and procurement support personnel. Lead functional teams or projects, serving as a best‑practice or quality resource.
- Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience.
- 13+ years of experience in EPCM construction contracting.
- 10+ years of experience in Specialized Manufacturing, Data Centers, Biopharmaceutical or Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred.
- Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams of Procurement professionals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast‑paced, team environment.
- Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
- A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
Benefits and Compensation
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 offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
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