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The Director of Subcontractor Operations leads Divcon's national low-voltage subcontractor strategy and operating model, ensuring scalable regional coverage, reliable execution, standardized pricing ...

Undertake subcontracts activities under direction in accordance with the project execution plan ... Participate in and/or direct pre-tender and/or tender evaluation meetings and prepare notes of ...

Prepare subcontracting activity reports * Maintain direct liaison with filed Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration * Preparation of Project specific flow-downs from the project ...

Prepare subcontracting activity reports * Maintain direct liaison with filed Subcontract Coordinators to ensure proper administration * Preparation of Project specific flow-downs from the project ...

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Subcontracts Job Code: 40177 Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site) Job ... They will contribute to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on ...

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What does a director subcontracting do?

A Director of Subcontracting is responsible for overseeing all aspects of subcontract management within an organization. This includes developing strategies for sourcing and negotiating contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing relationships with subcontractors. They often work closely with legal, procurement, and project management teams to ensure that subcontracted work aligns with company goals and standards. Their role is critical in optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and ensuring quality performance from external partners.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director subcontracting?

To thrive as a Director of Subcontracting, you need in-depth knowledge of contract management, procurement processes, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, ERP systems, and certifications like CPCM or CPSM are often required. Strong negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills help you build effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. These skills ensure risk mitigation, cost control, and successful execution of complex subcontracting strategies.

What are some common challenges faced by a director subcontracting when managing multiple subcontractors on large-scale projects?

A Director of Subcontracting often faces challenges such as ensuring consistent compliance with contract terms across diverse subcontractors, managing risk exposure, and maintaining clear communication between all parties. Coordinating schedules, deliverables, and quality standards can become complex, especially when subcontractors have varying levels of capability or are located in different regions. Proactively building strong relationships, implementing robust tracking systems, and fostering a culture of transparency are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and delivering successful project outcomes.

What is the difference between Director Subcontracting vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector SubcontractingProject Manager
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., PMP), industry experienceProject management certifications, experience in specific industry
Work EnvironmentOversees subcontracting teams, strategic planningManages project execution, team coordination
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, IT sectorsConstruction, IT, engineering projects

While both roles involve managing aspects of projects, the Director Subcontracting focuses on overseeing subcontractor relationships and strategic sourcing, whereas the Project Manager handles day-to-day project execution and team management. The Director Subcontracting typically operates at a higher strategic level, ensuring subcontractor performance aligns with company goals.

What are the most commonly searched types of Subcontracting jobs in Texas?

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Houston, TX • On-site


Black & Veatch
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

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59th of 450 rated engineering

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 116367
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
Why Black & Veatch
Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters - you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real-world, hands-on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you'll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
Job Summary
The Subcontracts Representative is responsible for moderately 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.
Key Responsibilities
General:
  • Assigned moderately complex construction contracts. Role may include lead responsibilities of proposal and/or project subcontract efforts.
  • Files appropriate record documents and follows filing rules.
  • Proficient in the basic functions of applicable software.
  • Trains others on the subcontracts processes, as directed.

Subcontract Development Responsibilites (if assigned):
  • Communicates scope of work to bidders and solicits pricing for given proposals or projects. May also lead and coordinate the entire pricing effort on non-major project(s).
  • Prepares subcontract related 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 bid tab, and collaboration with team on the technical evaluation. Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and for award.
  • Leads, schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process. Able to resolve simple commercial terms and conditions exceptions under oversight.
  • Ensures subcontractor compliance with Prequalification requirements
  • Understands the Owner's contract and may participate in the incorporation of appropriate scope-specific flowdowns into Subcontracts under oversight.

Subcontract Administration Responsibilities (if assigned):
  • Run kick off and progress meetings; draft/issue meeting minutes for assigned subcontracts
  • Draft/log formal correspondence for assigned subcontractors
  • Perform Change Management duties for assigned subcontracts
  • Review and process invoices for assigned subcontracts
  • Closeout assigned subcontracts
  • Participates in the resolution/processing of backcharges and claims, as needed

Minimum Qualifications
All applicants must be able to 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 any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
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. Three (3) years of relevant industry experience preferred or proven ability to perform at the capacity identified herein.
Preferred skills:
  • Analytical / organizational skills
  • Strong communications skills, both written and oral
  • General computer skills, Microsoft suite
  • Initiative, self starter, highly motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Mathematical skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of construction disciplines, construction means & methods and construction equipment
  • Understanding of commercial terms and conditions
  • Understanding of Company's processes relevant to this position
  • Ability to prioritize team workflow and make adjustments, as necessary
  • Basic knowledge of Project Process Management

Work Environment/Physical Demands
  • Normal office/field environment
  • Includes, but may not be limited to:
    • 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

Competencies
Manages complexity
Communicates effectively
Balances stakeholders
Decision quality
Manages conflict
Compensation Transparency
In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.
  • State of California:

$83,325 - $125,962
Salary Plan
PCR: Procurement
Job Grade
014
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $83,640.00 - $125,000.00

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915


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