Subcontract Administrator II

About the role

Zachry is currently seeking a Subcontract Administrator to support the GPP Construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for the sourcing, coordination, direction and administration of subcontracts and services in support of construction projects. The Subcontract Administrator works in a team environment and will be assigned subcontracts or service packages based on a medium or higher financial risk, schedule risk or complexity on the project. This role requires understanding commercial agreements, safe construction execution, and leading the development, communication, and management of contracting agreements, facilitating execution, turnover to construction, document retention, and making decisions on contractual rights, obligations, change orders, and tracking each assigned contract.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, preparation, and award of subcontract/service bids of assigned subcontracts.
• Leads assigned subcontract/services project meetings to ensure schedule, priorities and expectations are being met.
• Monitors contractor’s progress and performance to ensure work is performed according to the agreement.
• Responsible for the administration of contracts assigned including change orders, back charges, submittals, meeting minutes, progress payments, etc.
• Oversees onboarding activities to project site for subcontractors.
• Regularly conducts daily site visits to observe and evaluate work and progress.
• Leads subcontract turnover and closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four‑year college or university preferred, or formal OJT or Apprentice Program.
• Field‑related working experience in the construction industry working with subcontractors and/or direct craft.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Subcontract Administration.
• Budget responsibilities of over $50 million.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Subcontract Administration.
• Budget responsibilities of over $100 million.
• Experience negotiating claims/disputes.
• Proficiency with Primavera Software.
• Proficiency with Oracle.
• PMI Certification.
• Microsoft Office valued but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems.
• Must be able to maneuver around a construction site with rough terrain; climbing might be required.
• Must be able to lift 10 lb.
• Visits to construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hardhat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

Work Environment

• Work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse, and in a trailer or building on construction sites.
• On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high.
• Job sites may contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, and people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking.
• Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.