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Subcontracts Administrator

Date:  Sep 8, 2025
Location: 

Glasgow, GB

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Job Summary

Responsible for mildly 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 mildly complex subcontracts.
  • Files appropriate record documents and follows filing rules.
  • Proficient in the basic functions of applicable software. 

Subcontract Development Responsibilites (if assigned):

  • Prepares subcontract related bid documents and bidders list.
  • Conveys basic to moderately complex scoping information to Subcontractors with oversight as needed. 
  • Manages the bid evaluation process through the distribution of  proposals to evaluators, preparation of the bid tabulation, and collaboration with the team on the evaluation.  Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and for award.
  • Schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process with oversight.  Begins to resolve simple and mildly complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions.  
  • Coordinates the award and contract conforming process.
  • Ensures subcontractor compliance with Prequalification requirements

Subcontract Administration Responsibilities (if assigned):

  • Run kick off and progress meetings; draft/issue meeting minutes for assigned subcontracts
  • Draft/log formal correspondence for assigned subcontracts
  • Perform Change Management duties for assigned subcontracts
  • Review and process invoices
  • Closeout assigned subcontracts

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

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. Two (2) years of relevant industry experience preferred.

 

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of construction disciplines, construction means & methods and construction equipment 
  • Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions 
  • Knowledge of Company’s processes relevant to this position.

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.

Certifications

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
Balances stakeholders
Communicates effectively
Decision quality
Manages conflict

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

013


Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering

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