Senior Subcontracts Manager

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC). We deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that manage all aspects of the plant life cycle for owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. As the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States, we put people to work, protect American freedoms, and help power and improve the world.

About the role

Join Day & Zimmermann as our Senior Manager, Subcontracts – Maintenance & Construction, where you'll lead the subcontract strategy and administration for complex EPC projects across the Nuclear, Fossil, Renewable Energy, and Industrial markets. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll ensure subcontract compliance, mitigate commercial risk, and drive operational excellence from proposal through project execution. You'll partner with project management, engineering, legal, procurement, operations, and executive leadership to develop innovative subcontracting strategies that support project success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the subcontract compliance and administration functions within the Maintenance & Construction supply chain for complex EPC proposals and project execution, establishing priorities that drive rigorous process adherence, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across multiple market sectors.
• Serve as the principal lead for subcontract and supply chain activities supporting complex EPC proposals, including crafting supply chain estimates, defining procurement strategies, conducting supplier vetting, leading solicitation and negotiation efforts, and ensuring comprehensive supplier quality and risk management throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Manage the complete subcontract lifecycle for assigned projects, encompassing requisition and bid list development, subcontract creation and administration, redline review, commercial negotiations, and partnership with Project Delivery teams to guide subcontractor performance, change management, and compliance governance.
• Collaborate closely with Project Delivery, Commercial Management, Legal, and supplier partners to interpret contract terms, flow-down requirements, and mitigate commercial risks. Provide expert guidance for dispute resolution and prequalification challenges to safeguard project schedules and financial objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the subcontract administration team by setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews, promoting accountability, and nurturing professional growth to ensure a high-functioning, compliance-focused group.
• Act as a key interface among internal stakeholders and external suppliers, facilitating transparent communication, escalating issues effectively, and ensuring decision alignment to mitigate risks and maintain project momentum within a complex organizational structure.
• Drive continuous process enhancements informed by data analysis, industry best practices, and stakeholder feedback to elevate subcontract administration quality, supplier relationships, and overall supply chain resilience.
• Champion a culture of compliance, quality, and safety throughout subcontract execution, advocating for ethical business practices and alignment with corporate values and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in subcontract management, procurement, or commercial operations within EPC projects, demonstrating comprehensive skills in navigating complex project environments, cross-functional team support, subcontractor negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Thorough understanding of subcontract compliance procedures, contract law basics, and commercial risk analysis pertinent to the construction and industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams within a matrix organization, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership in enterprise-level subcontract management, capable of navigating complex EPC project environments with proficiency in compliance, administration, sourcing strategies, and negotiation excellence.
• Strong expertise in evaluating EPC proposals, commercial risk, and subcontract flow-down provisions to ensure contract compliance, realistic pricing, schedule feasibility, and competitive sourcing strategies.
• Advanced skills in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, including supplier selection, negotiating contracts, performance oversight, and cost management aligned with project and organizational goals.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with diverse stakeholders such as Project Delivery, Legal, Commercial Management, and suppliers, fostering collaborative decision-making within matrixed organizational frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills supported by data-driven approaches to identify issues, recommend corrective measures, and enhance subcontract processes, supplier performance, and project outcomes.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams, building accountability, and promoting a culture of high-quality subcontract administration and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, enabling clear articulation of complex contractual and commercial concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with supply chain management systems, contract management software, and Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs, including pet insurance.

Pay

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $131,600 - $197,400. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Schedule

• Travel: 25%

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion).
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.).
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses the fingers).
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist).
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure).
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction).
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.).
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds.
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb).
• Walking.
• Hearing.
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body.
• Talking.
• Kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods of time.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Ability to read complex documents in English.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quickly, and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers).
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bulletproof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.).