Senior Subcontracts Representative Job Details | Family of Companies

Senior Subcontracts Representative

Date:
Jul 8, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS;
Bloomington, MN;
Dallas, TX;
Houston, TX;
Irvine, CA;
Orlando, FL;
Phoenix, AZ;
Cary, NC;
Tualatin, OR.

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

This position is responsible for moderately complex to complex subcontract development and/or administration in support of proposal and/or project requirements within the Subcontracts Group. May be responsible for administering Subcontracts Field Management process.

• Assigned moderately complex to complex subcontracts.
• Files appropriate record documents and follows filing rules.
• Proficient in the basic functions of the applicable software.
• Trains others concerning the subcontracts processes.
• Provides input to portions of new and/or revised procedures or documents.

• Responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for subcontracts to support estimating and proposal efforts for major project(s). May also lead and coordinate the entire budgetary pricing effort on a major project(s).
• Prepares subcontract documents and bidders lists.
• Prepares, issues and manages the bidding process.
• Leads and manages the bid evaluation process through the distribution of proposals, preparation of the commercial portion of the bid tabulation, and collaboration with the technical team regarding the technical evaluation. Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and for award.
• Leads, schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process. Able to resolve complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions.
• Manages the award and conforming process.
• Ensures subcontractor compliance with pre‑qualification requirements (safety, financial, construction, quality).
• Understands the owner's contract and may be responsible for incorporating appropriate scope‑specific flowdowns into subcontracts under oversight.

• Runs kick‑off meetings; drafts/issues meeting minutes for assigned subcontracts.
• Drafts/logs formal correspondence for assigned subcontractors.
• Performs change management duties for assigned subcontracts.
• Reviews and processes invoices for assigned subcontracts.
• Closes out assigned subcontracts.
• Participates in the resolution of back charges, claims and liquidated damages with assigned subcontractors; assists other team members with the same, as needed.

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

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

High school diploma preferred. BA or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. Four (4) years of relevant industry experience preferred or proven ability to perform at the capacity identified herein.

• Strong analytical / organizational skills
• Advanced communication skills, both written and oral
• General computer skills, Microsoft suite
• Initiative, self‑starter, highly motivated
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Mathematical skills
• Advanced problem‑solving skills
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, construction means & methods and construction equipment
• Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions
• Strong understanding of company's processes relevant to this position
• Ability to prioritize team workflow and make adjustments, as necessary
• Knowledge of project process management

• Normal office/field environment, including sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing and writing.
• Reaching, kneeling, lifting, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel.
• Willing to relocate.

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