Director, Subcontract Management

About the role

The Director, Subcontract Management leads the federal subcontracts function at Aecon, managing subcontractor relationships and ensuring the compliant formation and administration of subcontracts for Aecon's U.S. federal projects, including work for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), and other federal customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the federal subcontracts organization responsible for the compliant execution of subcontractor selection, negotiation, formation, and administration of subcontracts across Aecon’s Federal Services projects, working closely and collaboratively with other Aecon business sectors to ensure uniform execution across the business.
• Ensure subcontracts and purchase orders comply with the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), FAR, DFARS, DEAR, and other federal regulations, and contain all relevant contractual flow-downs.
• Oversee issuance of subcontract Purchase Orders via SAP with appropriate flow-downs to subcontractors.
• Prepare and review subcontractor agreements, ensuring all terms and conditions are met and risks are mitigated.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and implement corrective actions as needed; conduct regular site visits to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractor invoicing and payment processes; coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery.
• Develop and maintain subcontracts policies, procedures, templates, and reporting; provide regular reporting on subcontractor performance and project status to senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the subcontracts team.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in subcontractor/subcontracts management, with significant experience on federal government projects; 5+ years leading a subcontracts function.
• In-depth knowledge of the CAS, FAR, DFARS, and DEAR and other federal contracting regulations.
• Previous experience working with DoD, DOE, or other federal customers preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or related certification preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects and subcontracts.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and project management software and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance as required.

Skills

• Project Management (PMP) or related certification.

Benefits

• Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization.
• We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
• We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations.
• Aecon is committed to ensuring all job postings are compliant with all applicable laws.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role based out of Aecon’s Charlotte, NC office.