Senior Subcontracts Administrator

About the role

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. The Senior Subcontracts Administrator is a senior-level subcontracts professional responsible for managing the highest-complexity subcontracts on Dashiell's largest and most complex EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-award risk assessment and commercial strategy for major subcontracts.
• Establish flow-down strategy for major subcontracts and adjudicate high-risk or contested flow-down provisions in coordination with Legal.
• Negotiate large, complex subcontracts, including high-risk terms and conditions.
• Manage complex change order disputes and claims escalations.
• Coordinate with Legal from the bid and proposal phase forward on significant commercial and legal risk issues.
• Develop and implement subcontract administration procedures and templates.
• Mentor Subcontracts Administrator I and II staff on procurement processes and best practices.
• Represent Procurement in client and subcontractor executive meetings.
• Support Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance activities.
• Oversee legal and regulatory compliance across the subcontract portfolio, including prevailing wage, contractor licensing, lien, and federal (FAR / CPSR) requirements.
• Oversee subcontractor performance management and lead resolution of significant performance failures and escalations.
• Contribute to development of standard subcontract templates and negotiating playbooks.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; JD or MBA strongly preferred. Minimum 8 years of subcontracts experience in EPC, power, or heavy industrial environments, including senior-level responsibility. Demonstrated experience negotiating major, complex subcontract awards. Deep knowledge of construction subcontract terms, change management, and claims. Strong leadership and executive communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with federal procurement (FAR).
• CPSM, CPCM, or PMP certification.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to occasionally stand and walk within an office environment. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.