Subcontracts Manager

AtkinsRéalis • Reno, NV

3d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Subcontracts Manager to join our team in Reno, NV. AtkinsRéalis’ Minerals & Metals USA team is expanding and seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support large-scale capital construction projects. This full-time, client-site–based role reports functionally to the Procurement and Contracts Manager (USA) and works day to day as the primary client interface. The position supports projects in Northern Nevada or other major U.S. cities and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Your role Develop and execute procurement strategies for large, complex construction projects. Lead negotiations with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering consultants, and suppliers. Draft, review, negotiate, and administer PCM, construction, and supplier contracts across the full contract lifecycle. Manage subcontract procurement activities, including prequalification, RFP/RFQ issuance, bid evaluations, award recommendations, and contract execution. Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and internal project teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, legal, finance, and project controls. Administer contract changes, including entitlement assessments, change order negotiations, and commercial risk management. Monitor contractor performance, contract compliance, payment milestones, warranties, and deliverables. Support project controls through accruals, forecasting, and cash-flow coordination. Review and validate contractor closeout documentation to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance. Participate in cost, procurement, and progress meetings with clients and contractors. Perform regular site visits (up to three days per week, as required). Utilize e‑procurement and contract management systems such as SAP and Ariba. Contribute to continuous improvement of contracting tools, templates, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Contract Administration, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of experience in construction contract and procurement management, preferably on large capital or EPC projects.
• Experience preparing and issuing RFPs/RFQs and leading commercial evaluations.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contract administration, project controls, and commercial risk management.
• Working knowledge of Primavera and/or Microsoft Project.
• Advanced negotiation, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and standard contract management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for large, complex construction projects.
• Lead negotiations with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering consultants, and suppliers.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer PCM, construction, and supplier contracts across the full contract lifecycle.
• Manage subcontract procurement activities, including prequalification, RFP/RFQ issuance, bid evaluations, award recommendations, and contract execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and internal project teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, legal, finance, and project controls.
• Administer contract changes, including entitlement assessments, change order negotiations, and commercial risk management.
• Monitor contractor performance, contract compliance, payment milestones, warranties, and deliverables.
• Support project controls through accruals, forecasting, and cash-flow coordination.
• Review and validate contractor closeout documentation to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in cost, procurement, and progress meetings with clients and contractors.
• Perform regular site visits (up to three days per week, as required).
• Utilize e‑procurement and contract management systems such as SAP and Ariba.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contracting tools, templates, and processes.

Benefits

• AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees