Subcontracts Manager

Piping Technology & Products Inc•Houston, TX

6h•$123,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Subcontracts Manager leads the selection, qualification, negotiation, execution, and performance management of subcontracted manufacturing work. This position requires at least 15 years of experience working directly with and managing industrial manufacturing firms, along with strong practical knowledge of cutting, fitting, welding, machining, and fabrication. The manager ensures subcontractors deliver safe, compliant, high-quality work on schedule and within budget while protecting PT&P's commercial and operational interests. This is a hands-on leadership role that works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Finance. The successful candidate can evaluate a supplier's true shop capabilities, translate drawings and specifications into a clear scope of work, identify production and commercial risks early, and take decisive action when performance falls short.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, business, construction management, or a related field; equivalent directly relevant experience may be considered
At least 15 years of progressive experience working directly with and managing industrial manufacturing firms, subcontractors, or fabrication suppliers
Demonstrated working knowledge of cutting, fitting, welding, machining, and fabrication processes, including the ability to assess shop capability, labor requirements, production flow, constraints, and realistic lead times
Extensive experience developing scopes of work, issuing and evaluating requests for quotation, negotiating terms, administering subcontracts, managing changes, and resolving performance issues
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, tolerances, welding requirements, inspection criteria, and production schedules
Strong cost analysis, negotiation, risk assessment, documentation, and contract administration skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide concise status reports and escalate issues with practical recommendations
Ability and willingness to travel to subcontractor and supplier facilities as required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting engineered-to-order products for power, refining, petrochemical, LNG, chemical, or other heavy industrial markets
Familiarity with applicable ASME, AWS, API, ISO, or customer-specific fabrication and quality requirements
Experience using ERP, procurement, scheduling, document-control, and supplier-performance tools

Responsibilities

Manage the full subcontracting lifecycle from make-or-buy input, market research, bidder qualification, request for quotation, bid leveling, negotiation, award, kickoff, execution, change management, closeout, and final performance review
Develop clear scopes of work by translating drawings, bills of material, specifications, codes, inspection requirements, schedules, and commercial terms into complete subcontract packages with defined deliverables and acceptance criteria
Document scope changes, evaluate cost and schedule impacts, negotiate equitable adjustments, resolve disputes, and prevent unauthorized work
Assess subcontractors' equipment, capacity, labor, supervision, procedures, certifications, quality systems, and demonstrated ability to perform cutting, fitting, welding, machining, and fabrication
Identify, qualify, develop, and rationalize subcontractors to improve capacity, technical capability, geographic coverage, responsiveness, and business continuity
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, remedies, freight responsibilities, tooling, material ownership, intellectual property, and risk allocation
Perform cost analysis and risk assessment to support sound commercial decisions
Establish milestones and scorecards; monitor safety, quality, cost, schedule, responsiveness, and documentation; and lead recovery plans for late or nonconforming work
Maintain frequent contact with subcontractor leadership and shop personnel, conduct site visits, review production status, verify material and resource readiness, and remove constraints before they affect delivery
Partner with Quality and Engineering to confirm applicable drawings, welding procedures, welder qualifications, material traceability, inspection and test plans, nondestructive examination, dimensional requirements, and code or customer specifications
Communicate risks, commitments, forecasts, and corrective actions to internal stakeholders and maintain accurate records
Coach team members in disciplined subcontract management practices