Subcontracts Specialist II

Dashiell•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Subcontracts Specialist II is a senior subcontracts professional who leads commercial strategy and administration for complex, high-value, or schedule-critical subcontracts on Dashiell EPC substation and transmission projects. Working under limited direction, this position owns solicitation and negotiation strategy, leads prime contract risk and flow-down review with Legal, resolves claims and disputes, and serves as a technical resource and mentor to the team. Awards and terms above delegated authority limits are escalated for approval in accordance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA). The position is based in Dashiell’s Houston, Texas office and reports to the Sr. Manager, Supplier Subcontracts. Travel may be required up to 15% for project site visits, supplier meetings, and customer meetings. Dashiell is an operating unit of Quanta Services and provides technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. The company serves electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets, with capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal Studies, or a related field; equivalent professional experience of 4 or more years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 7 years of experience in subcontracts administration, procurement, or contracts in construction or EPC.
At least 3 years negotiating and administering subcontracts on substation, transmission, or comparable projects.
Strong knowledge of subcontract risk allocation, change and claims administration, lien law, and prevailing wage requirements.
Experience with lump sum, unit price, and cost-reimbursable structures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an ERP or contract management system.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of bid, pricing, and other proprietary commercial information and comply with conflict-of-interest and ethics policies.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 15% for project site visits, supplier meetings, and customer meetings.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPSM, CPCM, or CFCM certification.
Experience supporting or leading Legal contract review on prime contracts and subcontracts.
Experience on utility, data center, battery energy storage, or industrial EPC projects.
Experience mentoring or leading junior contracts staff.

Responsibilities

Lead subcontracting strategy for assigned projects, including scope packaging, bidder selection, and buyout sequencing aligned to project schedule and budget.
Lead complex bid evaluations and negotiations, including non-standard scopes, alternates, and value-engineering proposals, and recommend awards.
Negotiate and execute subcontracts and amendments, including non-standard terms, with Legal and Risk as required and within delegated authority.
Lead prime contract review to identify risk allocation, liquidated damages, indemnity, insurance, and other obligations; extract applicable flow-down provisions verbatim and align them with Legal.
Develop and maintain flow-down exhibits and template language, and recommend template changes to the Manager.
Negotiate change orders, delay and impact claims, backcharges, and settlements; prepare entitlement analysis and claim support with Project Management and Legal.
Lead resolution of subcontractor disputes and non-performance, including notices, cure plans, and recommendations on default or termination.
Monitor subcontractor financial health, safety, and performance, and recommend corrective actions and supplier strategy.
Forecast committed cost and commercial exposure, report to Project Management and the Manager, and support project commercial reviews.
Partner with Procurement and Category Management on supplier strategy, master agreements, and preferred subcontractor programs.
Review the work of Specialists I, Coordinators, and Administrators, and serve as the escalation point for contract questions.
Train project managers and field leadership on subcontract administration and flow-down requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements in bid, award, administration, and reporting.
Support internal and customer audits of subcontract files.
Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Company-paid life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans, with FSA or HSA options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Supplemental life insurance.
Short-term disability.
Critical illness insurance.
Group accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
401(k) plan with immediate vesting.