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Jacobs Subcontracts Manager (Life Sciences) in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Your Impact:
Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.
As a Subcontracts Manager for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for contracting major construction services for large and critical Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $200M - $750M or those of high importance to Jacobs, regardless of value, based on client relationship, at-risk incentives, or compensation structure, inherent challenges, or strategic importance to the business). The Subcontracts Manager coordinates and supervises the daily activities of, and is accountable for, the results of a team of Subcontract Administrators on a Project.
Bring your experience and expertise to a company that embraces tough challenges while you conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with contracting out professional and construction services, as assigned. The Subcontracts Manager has extensive knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion and serves as an expert within the organization. They understand the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplishes value-added expectations, and performs assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The Subcontracts Manager reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Subcontracts Manager will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM), Project Manager, or Construction Manager.
We are interested in finding a candidate who has a desire to grow, develop, and ascend within our Conshohocken, PA procurement team. For the right person, this position can be the foundation to a future in section, and even department, management. A passion for leadership and experience in management would be significant factors in this pathway.
Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!
Job responsibilities:
As a Subcontracts Lead, develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as the Subcontracting section of the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Subcontracting Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
As a Subcontracts Lead, manage the activities of a small to mid-sized team of subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions. This typically includes, establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with Jacobs and Client management, providing on-the-job training, and offering support and guidance.
As Subcontracts Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Subcontracting efforts
Subcontracting assignments typically will consist of professional or technical services, and major or complex construction services on larger projects, or assignment as the Subcontracts Manager for all subcontracting on a medium to large size project
Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
Coordinates the procurement of subcontracted services and administers Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
Reviews subcontracts-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the subcontract
Evaluates facts surrounding subcontract-related problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it
Maintains subcontracting documentation in a repository
Identifies and advise management of subcontract-related risks
Manages the procurement process, including planning, development of bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations.
Prepares of proposal deliverables, such as pricing of subcontracted services, execution approach narratives, and labor hour estimates for subcontracting
Recommends source selections, plans and leads subcontract negotiations
Participates in or leads project supply management strategy development and implementation and may be assigned as the supply management project lead
Acts as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area
Helps stakeholders in understanding the overall Procurement process
May participate in internal and external supply management presentations
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. No direct reports. Supervises the work of less senior subcontract administrators and procurement support personnel who assist with the purchasing activities. Leads functional teams or projects and serves as a best practice or quality resource
Coordinates with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing/subcontracting activities
Here’s what you’ll need :
Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience.
15 years of experience in EPCM construction contracting.
8 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferably.
Ideally you'll need:
Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work and thrive in a team environment
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals
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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
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