Sr Subcontract Administrator (Data Centers)

About the role

Your impact At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. As a Senior Subcontract Administrator for Advanced Manufacturing, you will be responsible for contracting with major construction services for mid to large-sized Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M - $750M).

Responsibilities

• Develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as providing into the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Subcontracting Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
• Provide general guidance to subcontracts technicians and associate subcontract administrators who may be assigned to the Project. This typically includes providing on-the-job training, offering support and guidance, performing supply management systems instruction, and managing package assignments.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s subcontracting efforts.
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Coordinates the subcontracted services Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations.
• Reviews subcontracts-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the subcontract.
• Evaluates facts surrounding subcontract-related problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it
• Maintains subcontracting documentation in a repository
• Identifies and advise management of subcontract-related risks
• Prepares bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations
• Prepares proposal deliverables, such as pricing of subcontracted services, execution approach narratives, and labor hour estimates for subcontracting
• Recommends source selections, development of negotiation strategies, plan and lead subcontract negotiations and coordinate final negotiations with legal department
• Celebrate the diversity of our workforce and the unique contributions of each individual. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as a global leader in engineering, construction, and management consulting.
• Career growth and development opportunities are available to those who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a willingness to learn and grow. We offer a variety of training programs, mentoring opportunities, and career advancement paths to help you achieve your goals.
• Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience
• 10+ years of experience in capital construction contracting on EPCM Projects
• 5+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing or Data Center Projects is preferred
• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Team Work
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment with schedule driven deliverables
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems
• Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Subcontract Administration professionals

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices
• The techniques of ensuring task completion
• The role of procurement and its integration with other project functions
• Accomplish value-added expectations
• Perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience to advance the knowledge of a subject area or commodity

Skills

• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems
• Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Subcontract Administration professionals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• A 401(k) plan
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $92,000.00 to $126,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.