Subcontracts Manager

Advanced Manufacturing 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.

Your impact

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.  

As a Subcontracts Manager for Jacobs Global Electronics, you will coordinate all activities associated with subcontracting of services for multiple projects - big and small, domestic and international. This is a hybrid role with geographic flexibility in Latham, NY, Moon Township, PA, Tempe, AZ or Portland, OR. Bring your experience and expertise to a company that embraces tough challenges while you provide guidance to project personnel on subcontracting issues, working closely with project management, engineering and other project disciplines. You'll be accountable for the prequalification of bidders, solicitation of proposals, proposal evaluations, source selection recommendations, development of negotiation strategies, leads negotiation of contract terms and pricing issues, conformance and finalizing of agreements, subcontract issuance and execution, supplier performance evaluation, and agreement closeout. You will report directly to the Subconsultant Project Manager for Global Electronics and report indirectly to an assigned Project Manager.

As a Subcontracts Manager, you will have thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques for ensuring task completion. You understand the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplish value-added expectations, and perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.

In this impactful role, you will:

• Develop upfront procurement planning activities such as developing project-specific templates, reports and tools.
• Coordinate the complete procurement life cycle for multiple projects including development of bidder lists; qualify bidders; prepare requests for quotation; conduct bid evaluations; negotiate contract terms; execute contracts and change orders (modification); supplier performance evaluation; and closeout.
• Advise stakeholders and help them in understanding the overall Procurement process.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Subcontracting efforts.
• Identify and advise management of subcontract-related risks.
• Evaluate facts surrounding subcontract-related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve them.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Review invoices related with subcontracts and ensure that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the agreement.
• Maintain subcontracting documentation in a repository.
• Review PO-related invoices and ensure that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order.
• May serve as the lead buyer or purchasing coordinator on projects or tasks for business units outside of Global Electronics.
• Support Global Electronics leadership by assisting with project delivery services beyond procurement, such as facilities related tasks.
• Work under minimal supervision.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience
• At least 5 years of project procurement experience
• 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
• Ability to work onsite (min. 2 days/week) in Latham, NY, Moon Township, PA, Tempe, AZ or Portland, OR

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience in Semiconductor, Manufacturing or Advanced Facilities projects

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

75,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

117,600.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,300.00 to $117,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Latham	New York	United States
Portland	Oregon	United States
Tempe	Arizona	United States
Moon Township	Pennsylvania	United States