Sub-Contracting Manger

About the role

EMI Services is hiring a Sub-Contracting Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of external vendor and subcontractor agreements—from sourcing and competitive bidding through negotiation, performance monitoring, and closeout.

Competitive wages and employer-paid health benefits. Non-seasonal, always steady work with paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, evaluate subcontractor bids, and lead source selection based on cost, schedule, and technical capabilities.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Develop customized subcontract agreements, ensure prime contract flow-downs, and negotiate commercial terms to minimize organizational risk.
• Performance Monitoring: Track subcontractor cost, schedule, delivery, and quality compliance; address performance issues or delays proactively.
• Change & Claim Management: Oversee contract variations, manage change orders, and resolve commercial disputes or legal claims.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment with project and regulatory goals.
• Compliance & Auditing: Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure adherence to company policies and relevant federal regulations (such as FAR/DFARS for government contracting).

Skills

• Strong negotiation tactics
• Financial acumen (cost/price analysis)
• Risk management
• Familiarity with ERP/procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Deep understanding of commercial terms and industry-specific regulations (e.g., federal acquisition rules or construction standards)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5 to 8+ years of progressive experience in contract administration, purchasing, or subcontract management
• Valid driver’s license compliant with REAL ID Act or willingness and ability to obtain one
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Vehicle for Local Commute
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance

Pay

Salary $55,000 plus employer-paid insurance.

About the company

EMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics. Our goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. EMI consistently delivers cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

The Right Partner: EMI has grown by gaining our customers’ trust and our employees’ loyalty. We’ve successfully performed over 60 service contracts and we understand the unique challenges facing today’s military. We offer exceptional responsiveness and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, demonstrated by consistently earning some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

The Right Team: The EMI team includes over 250 high-achieving professionals, administrative and trades