Subcontracts Manager
About The Position
The Subcontracts Manager will collaborate closely with project teams and trade partners to manage subcontract agreements, mitigate risk, and keep projects progressing efficiently. This is a construction-focused position that requires a strong understanding of construction-only or EPC project execution and subcontract management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on construction experience and understand how work is scoped, estimated, sequenced, procured, and executed in the field. This knowledge will be applied to evaluate scopes of work, challenge assumptions, hold trade partners accountable, and drive predictable, value-focused results across renewable energy projects.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in subcontracts and/or procurement, with at least 5 years of experience working in the industrial construction sector.
- Strong understanding of legal concepts such as offer and acceptance and what constitutes a breach of contract, allowing for the competent management of contract issuance and execution.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business administration, business management, construction, or a related discipline.
- Develops and negotiates subcontracts, arranges payments, and proactively manages and coordinates subcontracts in the field.
- Required knowledge of contract law, engineering, procurement and construction techniques with strong working knowledge of technical aspects.
- Required knowledge of industrial construction methods and materials, risk analysis, good analytical skills, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in any of the following construction arenas: Heavy Industrial, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refineries or Power Generation.
- Excellent written, verbal, computer, and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-award contract activities, contractor pre-qualification, and interface with engineering/construction, project and client personnel to support the preparation of RFP.
- Provides feedback to Finance and Commercial Risk (F&CR) to identify and ensure compliance with project-specific contract requirements.
- Bid evaluation and negotiations up to award and contract execution specifically related to lump sum turnkey, EPC contracts for major process units.
- Organize and prepare presentations, and meetings with contractors and clients.
- Develops and transmits requests for proposals (RFPs); Manages pre-mobilization process and deliverables.
- Be proactive with contractors to ensure contract compliance, generation of progress, schedules, daily and other status reports, invoices and supporting documents in a timely manner.
- Perform close-out of contracts; finalize outstanding contract issues, final invoices and contractor performance evaluations.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
