Associate Subcontracts Manager

Associate Subcontracts Manager

Date:
Jul 13, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS;
Ann Arbor, MI;
Bloomington, MN;
Dallas, TX;
Houston, TX;
Orlando, FL;
Phoenix, AZ;
Cary, NC;
Tualatin, OR

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned company that places its people at the center of everything it does. With over 100 years of experience in sustainable infrastructure, it builds a world of difference through engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction.

The Associate Subcontracts Manager oversees assigned subcontract activities for proposals and projects, may lead office teams, and champions the Subcontracts process for all office and field activities.

General:

• Prepare and manage assigned subcontracts for projects while following established policies and procedures.
• Ensure subcontract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of project subcontract budgets and schedules (e.g., man‑hours, cost, subcontract milestone durations).
• Assist with the establishment and/or monitoring of subcontract goals.
• Participate in meetings for assigned project(s), representing the Subcontracts department.
• File appropriate documents and follow filing rules.

Subcontract Development Responsibilities (if assigned):

• Solicit budgetary pricing for subcontracts to support estimating and proposal efforts for major projects; may lead and coordinate the entire budgetary pricing effort on non‑major projects.
• Execute and manage the subcontract development process on assigned subcontracts, including bid list preparation, solicitation of requests for proposals, and evaluating, negotiating, and awarding of subcontracts.
• Lead negotiations for assigned subcontracts.
• Understand the Owner's contract and participate in the incorporation of appropriate scope‑specific flowdowns into Subcontract agreements under oversight.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with prequalification requirements.

Subcontract Administration Responsibilities (if assigned):

• Assist with the resolution of claims.
• Monitor project subcontract activities and report status.
• Collaborate to resolve major complex subcontract issues.
• Participate and may facilitate management of strategic subcontractor relationships.
• Perform subcontract administration activities as assigned, including running subcontractor meetings, drafting/reviewing/filing formal correspondence, executing the Change Management process, reviewing and processing invoices, resolving/back charging claims/liquidated damages, and closing out assigned subcontracts.

Acts in capacity of a "lead person" but does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Requires a BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical, or related field. Relevant field or office experience can substitute for a degree. Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, construction execution, means & methods, and construction equipment.

All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Six (6) years of relevant experience in Subcontracts, Construction Project Management, or Procurement preferred or proven ability to perform at the capacity identified herein.

Preferred

Skills:

• Strong understanding of subcontract and procurement processes and the ability to effectively self‑execute the transactional subcontract process in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Exhibit appropriate skills at resolving complex commercial terms and conditions issues and other commercial issues through collaboration.
• Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
• Understanding of relevant B&V processes and procedures.
• Ability to independently resolve complex problems in a timely manner, with little guidance from management.
• Excellent verbal and written…