Subcontracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Interprets and provides guidance on how to develop and balance subcontractor agreements within the context of prime contract documents to mitigate risk and maximize opportunity.
• Provides feedback to Finance and Commercial Risk (F&CR) to identify and ensure compliance with project-specific contract requirements.
• Typically works on site, but at minimum, makes weekly site visits to ensure adherence to subcontract procedure.
• Manages the bid process on one or more project sites. Participates in pre-bid and bid clarification meetings.
• Reviews final draft of the subcontract, incorporating negotiated terms and conditions, and identifies risks and opportunities. Monitors internal approvals and execution of subcontracts.
• May oversee process efficiency for issuance of subcontracts and their revisions, extensions, and closeouts. May oversee project subcontract revisions and extensions.
• Negotiates claims or disputes occurring during subcontract performance when necessary. Ensures the project team fulfills contractual responsibilities.
• Liaises with a third-party data system (ISN) used to pre-qualify trade partners and resolve queries in coordination with the NAHQ ISN prequalification coordinator.
• Approves user access requests to subcontract files and subcontract training for project personnel.
• Implements subcontract management policies and procedures and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Facilitates the development of the scope of work.
• Develops, maintains and issues subcontracts formation status reports (FSR).
• Develops and transmits requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Manages pre-mobilization and subcontract kickoff process and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business administration, business management, construction, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of legal concepts such as offer and acceptance and what constitutes a breach of contract, allowing for the competent management of contract issuance and execution.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and construction techniques with strong working knowledge of technical aspects.
• Strong knowledge of general and industrial construction methods, materials and estimates, quality and safety requirements, risk analysis, and bonding and insurance, with strong analytical and organization skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and present ideas and content that influence a favorable outcome.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced critical thinking skills.
• Advanced ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses