Subcontracts Manager

Overview

Lead subcontract administration, ensure compliance, manage team, and negotiate contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory compliance
• subcontract administration
• price negotiation
• risk mitigation
• team leadership
• process improvement

Tasks

-Ensure compliance with CPSR requirements and government regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR) -Participate in bid and proposal activities to include but not limited to data calls, and cost proposals and pricing activities, including price negotiation, in conjunction with multiple departments -Review subcontract activities at pre-solicitation and award phase for risk and compliance assessment. -Oversee administration of subcontracts on overseas federal construction projects, ensuring full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and host-nation regulations while leading cross-functional teams through all phases of subcontract lifecycle -Protect the company’s interest and ensure compliance with company policies, legal and regulatory requirements. -Oversee the full lifecycle of subcontract administration including supplier qualification, RFP/RFQ issuance, proposal evaluation, and subcontract execution -Conduct and supervise complex price analysis and negotiations of subcontract agreements, including terms & conditions and pricing -Monitor subcontractor progress against construction schedules, flagging delays and coordinating recovery plans -Negotiate price, contract specifications, delivery dates, incentives and other terms and conditions. -Drive continuous improvement in subcontracting processes and systems -Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, legal, finance, and compliance to support procurement success -Analyze and independently resolve or coordinate resolution of technical and administrative problems involving subcontracts. -Review subcontracts to ensure satisfactory progress and compliance with terms and conditions of the subcontract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance; collect end-user feedback and identify areas requiring improvements or corrective action; recommend actions when subcontractor is not in compliance with subcontract clauses and provisions, or issue corrective action plan as required -Manages modifications and change orders in support of customer demands and all other aspects of day-to-day subcontract administration -Implement FAR, DFAR requirements as related to procurement. -Monitor subcontractor performance and manage risk mitigation strategies -Lead and manage a team of Subcontracts Administrators, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight -Facilitate pre-construction meetings and subcontractor onboarding to align expectations and site protocols -Develop and implement subcontracting strategies aligned with program and organizational goals

Requirements

• deltek costpoint
• microsoft office
• far compliance
• blueprint reading
• business degree
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus. -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) -Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and construction specifications. -Experience in mitigating contractual and procurement risks, ensuring adherence to government regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and CPSR compliance) -Must be able to develop and maintain professional relationships with peers, vendors and customers, and contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, teamwork and a positive attitude. -B.S. / B.A. Majors: Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management or Business Law or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in subcontracts administration working for a federal contractor or equivalent work experience. -Highly organized with a strategic and systematic approach to task and team management -Must have good understanding of FAR regulations and how they relate to subcontract management as well as experience managing various types of subcontracts including IDIQ, CPAF, CPFF, T&M, and FFP. -Regular interaction with finance, accounting, business development and senior management. -Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities. -Must be organized, detail oriented and demonstrate strong time management skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment. -Strong Negotiator with proven success in subcontract discussions

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-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-requires active ts/sci clearance (or australian ts/pv); polygraph may be required.