Subcontracts Management Lead - Major Manufacturing Facilities Construction

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

The Subcontracts Management Lead is responsible for overseeing the procurement and contract management of major subcontracts executed by the EPC/EPCM contractor on large-scale manufacturing facility projects. This role establishes procurement requirements for the EPC contractor, implements contractual mechanisms that enable client oversight of subcontractor procurement and execution, and ensures compliance with client and contract standards. The position also manages a team of subcontract managers who monitor subcontract procurement and oversee trade contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Oversight:

• Define procurement requirements and standards for EPC/EPCM contractors during subcontractor selection and engagement.
• Develop and implement contractual mechanisms that allow client visibility and control over subcontract procurement and execution

Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of subcontract managers responsible for monitoring EPC contractor compliance with subcontracting requirements.
• Oversee the team’s activities in managing trade contractors during execution phases.

Contract Management:

• Ensure subcontracts are procured and managed in accordance with client standards, project specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Review and approve EPC contractor’s subcontracting plans, bid packages, and award recommendations.

Risk & Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate risks related to subcontract procurement and performance.
• Monitor adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements by trade contractors.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with internal teams (legal, procurement, engineering, construction, project controls) and EPC contractors to ensure alignment on subcontracting strategies.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on subcontracting status, risks, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• 10+ years in subcontract management for large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects.
• Proven experience overseeing EPC/EPCM subcontracting processes and managing trade contractors.
• Strong understanding of U.S. construction laws, procurement regulations, and compliance standards.
• Equipment Procurement experience is desirable

Skills:

• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and contract administration skills.
• Ability to develop governance frameworks and enforce compliance.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and MS Office Suite.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with multi-billion-dollar projects and global EPC contractors.
• Familiarity with trade contractor markets in sectors such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, life sciences, renewable energy, or oil & gas.
• Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, or equivalent are a plus.

Additional Information

*The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$200K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications

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