About the position
At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. As a Subcontract Administrator for Life Sciences North America at our Cary/Raleigh, North Carolina area, you will be responsible for contracting with major construction services for mid to large-sized Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M - $750M). The Subcontract Administrator applies functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems while implementing innovative solutions. Dedicated lead on projects with accountability for team members and ongoing activities or objectives. Leverage your passion and experience as you conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing complex large professional and/or construction services. The Subcontract Administrator has thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion. They understand the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplish value-added expectations, and perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Subcontract Administrator has the demonstrated experience to advance the knowledge of a subject area or commodity. The Subcontract Administrator reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs' Projects, the Subcontract Administrator will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM), Project Manager, or Construction Manager. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Responsibilities
- Contracting with major construction services for mid to large-sized Projects.
- Conducting and coordinating procurement transactions associated with purchasing complex large professional and/or construction services.
- Applying functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems.
- Leading a small team of Subcontracts professionals, including providing day-to-day training, teaching and mentoring.
- Managing critical subcontract packages.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience in lieu of degree.
- 8+ years of experience in capital construction contracting on EPCM Projects.
- 3+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred.
- Ability to lead a small team of Subcontracts professionals.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
- Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
- Caregiver leave.
- Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.
