Sr Subcontract Administrator; Data Centers

Responsibilities

• If a Subcontracts Lead, develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as providing into the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Subcontracting Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
• If a Subcontracts Lead, provide general guidance to subcontracts technicians and associate subcontract administrators who may be assigned to the Project. This typically includes providing on-the-job training, offering support and guidance, performing supply management systems instruction, and managing package assignments.
• If a Subcontracts Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s subcontracting efforts.
• Subcontracting assignments typically will consist of major or complex construction services on larger projects, or assignment as the Subcontracts Lead for all subcontracting on a medium to large size project.
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Coordinates the subcontracted services Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations.
• Reviews subcontracts-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the subcontract.
• Evaluates facts surrounding subcontract-related problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it
• Maintains subcontracting documentation in a repository
• Identifies and advise management of subcontract-related risks.
• Prepares bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations
• Prepares proposal deliverables, such as pricing of subcontracted services, execution approach narratives, and labor hour estimates for subcontracting
• Recommends source selections, development of negotiation strategies, plan and lead subcontract negotiations and coordinate final negotiations with legal department.
• Coordinate clarification meetings with bidders and Project team
• Prepare commercial bid evaluations.
• Route requisition for award documents to project team for approvals.
• Draft award Subcontract documents and issue to successful bidder
• Manage change orders
• Mitigate Subcontractor risk and assist with any claims or disputes.
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. No direct reports. Supervises the work of less senior subcontract administrators who assist with the purchasing activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience
• 10+ years of experience in capital construction contracting on EPCM Projects
• 5+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing or Data Center Projects is preferred.
• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Team Work.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment with schedule driven deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
• Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Subcontract Administration professionals

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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 the 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…