Field Subcontracts Manager

Overview

Field Subcontracts Manager

Date: Sep 2, 2025

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id:

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

Black & Veatch Construction is seeking a Field Subcontracts Manager who will be responsible for overseeing assigned subcontract activities for a project and is responsible for developing and/or administering any related subcontracts. May lead office teams and/or Subcontract Department initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

General:

• Prepares and manages assigned subcontracts for projects while following established policies and procedures.
• Ensures subcontract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Assists with the development and monitoring of project subcontract budgets and schedules (i.e., man-hours, cost, subcontract milestone durations, etc).
• Assists with the establishment and/or monitoring of subcontract goals.
• Participates in meetings for assigned project(s), representing the Subcontracts department.
• Files appropriate documents and follows filing rules.

Subcontract Development Responsibilities (if assigned):

• Responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for subcontracts to support estimating/proposal efforts for a major project(s). May also lead and coordinate the entire budgetary pricing effort on a non-major project(s).
• Executes and manages the subcontract development process on assigned subcontracts including bid list preparation, solicitation of requests for proposals, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of subcontracts.
• Leads negotiations for assigned subcontracts.
• Understands the Owner's contract and may participate in the incorporation of appropriate scope-specific flowdowns into Subcontract agreements under oversight.
• Ensures Subcontractor compliance with prequalification requirements

Subcontract Administration Responsibilities (if assigned):

• Assists with the resolution of claims.
• Monitors project subcontract activities and reports status.
• Collaborates to resolve major complex subcontract issues.
• Participates and may facilitate management of strategic subcontractor relationships.
• Performs subcontract administration activities as assigned, including: running subcontractor meetings, drafting/reviewing/filing formal correspondence, executing the Change Management process, review and process invoices, resolve/process backcharges/claims/liquidated damages, and closeout of assigned subcontracts

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications

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 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

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 exhibits the capacity to effectively self-execute the transactional subcontract process in accordance with established Company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Exhibit appropriate skills at resolving complex commercial terms and conditions issues and other commercial issues through collaboration.
• Possesses a strong knowledge and understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
• Understanding of relevant B&V Processes and Procedures
• General computer skills, Microsoft suite
• Attention to detail
• Ability to independently resolve complex problems in a timely manner, with little guidance from Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prioritizes workflow
• Strong analytical / organizational skills

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, driving and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• Willing to relocate

Competencies

• Directs work
• Drives engagement
• Drives results
• Ensures accountability
• Communicates effectively
• Develops talent
• Collaborates
• Courage
• Organizational savvy
• Interpersonal savvy
• Instills trust

Salary Plan : PCR: Procurement

Job Grade : 016

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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.

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