Senior Subcontracts Manager

Senior Subcontracts Manager

Jacobs

Job posted on January 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Location:

United States (project-based at a US site)

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission‑critical outcomes. As a Senior Subcontracts Manager for Advanced Manufacturing, you will manage the activities of Subcontracts Managers and teams of Procurement Professionals on Mega‑Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $750M+). The Senior Subcontracts Manager is accountable for all subcontract administration activities on a project and will report directly to the Director of Supply Management, Advanced Manufacturing.

• Develop upfront procurement planning activities such as the Subcontracting section of the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing subcontracting strategies, and developing project‑specific templates, reports and tools.
• Manage the activities of a small to mid‑sized team of subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions, establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with Jacobs and client management, providing on‑the‑job training, and offering support and guidance.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the project’s subcontracting efforts.
• Manage the procurement of subcontracted services and administer procurement agreements and change orders to accomplish project objectives and obligations.
• Review subcontract‑related invoices and ensure that they are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the subcontract.
• Evaluate facts surrounding subcontract‑related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve them.
• Maintain subcontracting documentation in a repository.
• Identify and advise management of subcontract‑related risks.
• Manage the procurement process, including planning, development of 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 regard to a commodity or specialized subject area.
• Help stakeholders understand the overall procurement process.
• 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 the purchasing activities.
• Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience.
• 13+ years of experience in EPCM construction contracting.
• 10+ years of experience in Specialized Manufacturing, Data Centers, and Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects is 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.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. 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…