Manager also needs to be able to adapt to different project strategies as determined with the client. Certain clients might have existing relationships, commitments, or suppliers that will be engaged as subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist with subcontract negotiations and procurement strategies for new projects.
2. Conduct regular subcontractor performance reviews and address performance issues promptly.
3. Coordinate subcontractor onboarding, prequalification, insurance, bonding, licensing, and compliance requirements.
4. Ensure compliance with company policies, contract terms, applicable laws, and project requirements.
5. Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
6. Lead subcontract closeout activities, including final payments, releases, warranties, and outstanding documentation.
7. Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, amendments, and supporting documentation.
8. Manage subcontractor relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned subcontractors.
9. Monitor subcontractor performance against contract requirements, project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety expectations.
10. Review and process subcontractor change requests, claims, time extensions, and potential disputes.
11. Review, negotiate, and administer subcontract agreements, purchase orders, change orders, and related documentation.
12. Support project forecasting, cost reporting, accruals, and financial reconciliation.
13. Track subcontractor deliverables, milestones, submittals, invoices, and payment applications.
14. Work closely with project managers, procurement, legal, accounting, estimating, and field teams.
Minimum Job Requirements
1. 5+ years of experience in subcontract management, contract administration, construction management, procurement, or a related field. Preferred experience with managing a direct report as support of the process.
2. Ability to mentor and guide others in the process of subcontractor management.
3. Ability to work effectively with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and senior management.
4. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field with 0-5 years of experience or at least two years of experience on active projects with subcontractors.
5. Experience reviewing financial and contractual documentation.
6. Familiarity of applicable construction regulations, insurance requirements, bonding, and compliance practices.
7. Familiarity with the subcontracting process, required deliverables, flow of relevant information to and from the subcontractor, and ability to understand and report progress of the subcontractor relative to the subcontractor's deliverables.
8. Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontract agreements, change management, and claims.
9. Strong understanding with the subcontracting process, required deliverables, flow of relevant information to and from the subcontractor, and ability to understand and report progress of the subcontractor relative to the subcontractor deliverables.
10. The ability to be organized and handle multiple items at once either directly or through direct reports, and problem-solving skills.
11. The ability to communicate priorities and resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday.
5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
