Subcontracts Director

MasTec Inc•Fargo, ND

2d•$190,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for leading the subcontracts team within MasTec Renewables. The Director-Subcontracts will be responsible for strategic subcontracting analysis, monitoring industry trends that can impact subcontractor delivery, including labor pricing, quality, and availability, and developing subcontractor strategies that secure external resources to meet business objectives. This position will negotiate strategic framework and subcontract agreements for project specific services ensuring competitiveness, on-time delivery, and safety. This position will develop and maintain processes and systems utilized by the company to perform subcontractor sourcing, quotation, and execution related tasks and functions. Location & Travel Details: This is a remote position, which can be based anywhere in the U.S. This position supports our business across the United States. Must be able to work within normal business hours Monday-Friday between 7am-6pm of the applicable time zone. This position will require up to 25% travel. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Business or equivalent experience
Ten years’ related experience; experience within engineering or construction industries
Experience in Estimating and/or subcontractor bid analysis preferred
Experience negotiating; Terms & Conditions (T&C’s), Prime Contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSA’s), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s), Assignment of responsibilities, Liquidated Damages, Insurance & Bonding requirements, etc.
Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles
Ability to lead and manage others
Strong knowledge of construction contract development, negotiation, and deployment
Strong data analysis and advanced problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite, especially Excel
Ability to leverage industry specific software and data mining from ERP software
Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical documents
Basic understanding of estimating principles and software
Advanced understanding of terms, nomenclature and business models used in the construction industry
Familiarity with both union and non-union labor environments
Ability to be accurate, precise and follow set procedures and standards
Excellent collaboration and written, verbal and electronic communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

Responsibilities

Develop strategies for subcontract delivery models
Analyze spend trends based on business requirements and projections to ensure market competitiveness of critical scopes of work
Collaborate with Estimating and Operations teams to secure subcontractor commitments
Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships that improve safety, quality, and market competitiveness
Lead and negotiate master agreements for critical scopes of work
Lead categorization of subcontractors to determine labor posture, geographic presence, scale, and availability
Analyze existing strategies, identify issues and drive improvements
Drive the implementation of industry best practices and a mindset of continuous improvement
Develop and standardize RFP packages, including scopes of work, schedule of values, etc.
Review, analyze and monitor assigned subcontractor capabilities, quotes, bids
Make recommendations to Estimating and Operations teams regarding subcontract opportunities and threats
Research, analyze, configure, and draw informed data driven conclusions of Key Performance Indicator (KPI)’s
Lead, manage, coach, and mentor direct reports or other Commercial Services personnel
Facilitate the timely resolution of issues with subcontractors related to price, quality, delivery, condition, etc.
Drive subcontractor sourcing processes from onset to closure
Monitor, update and improve systems, processes and documents used to perform subcontracting activities
Develop and maintain expertise on subcontracted services along with facilitating the sharing of knowledge with assigned staff and key stakeholders
Maintain and communicate knowledge of market conditions and industry activity that may impact business or outcomes
Work collaboratively with affiliate companies inside the MasTec family of companies when applicable to utilize available resources
Develop and maintain a subcontractor scorecard system
Research and evaluate new subcontractors
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Compensation $190,000 - $225,000/year base salary, commensurate with experience
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan