Senior Subcontracts Manager – Advanced Manufacturing
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing. As a Senior Subcontracts Manager, you will manage subcontract administration activities on Mega‑Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $750M+). The role is project‑based at a US site and reports to the Director of Supply Management, Advanced Manufacturing, and indirectly to the Project Procurement Manager or Construction Manager.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop upfront procurement planning activities such as the subordinate contracting section of the Supply Management Execution Plan, establish subcontracting strategies, and create project‑specific templates, reports and tools.
- Manage a small to mid‑sized team of subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions, including package assignments, prioritization, obstacle elimination, interface management with Jacobs and client management, on‑the‑job training, and guidance.
- Use critical thinking and problem‑solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the project’s subcontracting efforts.
- Handle subcontracting assignments that include professional or technical services, and major or complex construction services on larger projects, or serve as the Subcontracts Manager for all subcontracting on a medium to large size project.
- Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
- Procure subcontracted services, administer procurement agreements, and process change orders to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations.
- Review subcontract‑related invoices and ensure they are approved in accordance with subcontract terms and conditions.
- Evaluate facts surrounding subcontract‑related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve them.
- Maintain subcontracting documentation in a repository.
- Identify and advise on subcontract‑related risks.
- Manage the procurement process, including planning, developing bidder lists, qualifying bidders, preparing requests for quotation, and conducting bid evaluations.
- Prepare proposal deliverables such as pricing of subcontracted services, execution‑approach narratives, and labor hour estimates for subcontracting.
- Recommend source selections, plan, and lead subcontract negotiations.
- Participate in or lead project supply management strategy development and implementation, and may be assigned as the supply management project lead.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert in a commodity or specialized subject area.
- Help stakeholders understand the overall procurement process.
- May participate in internal and external supply‑management presentations.
- Work independently with guidance only in the most complex situations; supervise the work of senior subcontract administrators and procurement support personnel who assist with purchasing activities; lead functional teams or projects and serve as a best‑practice or quality resource.
- Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of purchasing activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management discipline, or equivalent project experience.
- 13+ years of experience in EPCM construction contracting.
- 10+ years of experience in specialized manufacturing, data centers, biopharmaceutical/ life science manufacturing projects (preferred).
- Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams of procurement professionals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast‑paced, team environment.
- Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
- A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
Benefits and Compensation
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 an 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $130,900.00 to $171,750.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
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