Subcontracts Administrator-Intermediate

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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As a Subcontract Administrator-Intermediate for Advanced Manufacturing, you will be responsible for contracting standard to complex professional and/or construction services. The Subcontract Administrator may act as lead on small projects (Total Installed Cost of $50M or less) while using best practices and knowledge of requirements to solve basic problems and handle day-to-day subcontracting tasks with minimal guidance and direction. You will coordinate procurement transactions associated with subcontracting of services as assigned and demonstrate thorough knowledge of procurement concepts, principles, and practices, ensuring task completion.

You will understand the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions to accomplish value-added outcomes in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The Subcontract Administrator reports directly to the Director of Supply Management, Advanced Manufacturing (AM). While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, they will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM), Project Manager or Construction Manager.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, and we will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Preparation of Request for Proposal packages
• Issuance and administration of bid packages throughout the bid cycle
• Coordinate and host Prebid meetings with bidders and Project Team members
• Receipt and review of proposals
• Tabulation of proposals
• Coordinate clarification meetings with bidders and Project team
• Prepare commercial bid evaluations
• Negotiate terms and conditions with bidders and coordinate final negotiations with legal department
• Route requisition for award documents to project team for approvals
• Draft award Subcontract documents and issue to successful bidder
• Coordinate pre-award meetings
• Manage Subcontractor invoices
• Manage change orders
• Mitigate Subcontractor risk and assist with any claims or disputes
• Subcontract close out activities

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience
• 2+ years of experience in subcontracting, contract management, procurement and/or vendor management
• 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 teamwork
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems
• Experience working on medium to large EPCM projects is a plus

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, your health, well-being, security, and 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 enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.

Some roles may be eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock options.

The base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 to $84,800.00. Within the range, pay is determined by work location and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education.

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. Job posted on June 30, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We support a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the role.

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