What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subcontracts Representative position at Black & Veatch Family of Companies?
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117753
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
Why Black & Veatch
Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
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Job Summary
The Subcontract Representative is 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
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.
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.
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.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: -
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $77,812 - $118,668