Subcontract Manager

Are you an expert negotiator with a passion for strategic partnerships? As a Subcontract Manager, you will negotiate and manage subcontract terms and conditions for products and materials within one district or division. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to drive successful outcomes. 

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Lead the evaluation and monitoring of contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes.
• Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to project(s).
• Manage vendor payments, change order and back changes.
• Correspond with vendors to handle bonds, bond insurance, commercial submittals, and warranty claims.
• Oversee inspection test plans and review logistics. 
• Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings with buyouts.
• Provide training and conduct procurement related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
• Actively develop budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history.
• Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Prepare/issue Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals to identify vendors/subcontractors who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and have a general knowledge of database utilization; JDE Experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree or military experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in an engineering and/or construction related role
• Advanced knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality, subcontract administration and site purchasing
• Ability to lead teams of two to three purchasing agents, provide feedback and assist in employee development objectives
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated with ability to effectively manage time
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Ability to relocate for long and short-term field assignments

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.