Senior Associate, Subcontracts Relationships

HITT Contracting Inc. • Washington, DC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Subcontractor Relations is a key member of HITT’s Legal & Compliance team, responsible for supporting the onboarding, engagement, risk management, and strategic relationship development of HITT’s trade partners nationwide. This role partners closely with Operations and cross-functional stakeholders to help ensure a strong, high-performing trade partner network. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and solutions-driven, with strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills. This individual should be personable, outgoing, and relationship-focused, with the ability to work effectively across departments and build strong partnerships with both internal teams and external trade partners. This position is based at HITT’s headquarters in Falls Church, VA, and supports projects and offices across the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields of study include Marketing, Accounting, Risk Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction risk management, subcontractor management, supply chain management, construction operations, or project management preferred.
• Experience managing relationships with vendors, trade partners, clients, or strategic accounts is preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn onboarding, financial, compliance, and risk management software platforms.
• Strong analytical and data management skills, including experience with reporting and dashboard development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Personable, outgoing, and collaborative, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain strong partnerships across departments including Operations, Safety, Legal, Risk Management, and Procurement.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to subcontractor engagement and programming.
• Ability to think critically and exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable communicating with diverse stakeholders and facilitating collaborative solutions.
• Passion for building strong trade partner relationships and supporting a best-in-class subcontractor experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter resource for Operations teams regarding subcontractor engagement.
• Develop and lead subcontractor programming initiatives focused on engagement, compliance, safety, insurance, and operational excellence.
• Assist with supply chain risk management efforts, including identifying and monitoring trade partner capacity, operational performance, and market-related risks.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, tools, dashboards, and reporting related to subcontractor onboarding, risk mitigation, and trade partner performance.
• Maintain accurate subcontractor data and reporting within onboarding, compliance, and risk management systems.
• Analyze subcontractor performance and risk data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external trade partners across multiple departments and regions.
• Lead and/or support subcontractor engagement initiatives, including newsletters, recognition programs, appreciation events, and industry outreach efforts.
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior