Manager, Subcontract Management and Governance, MC

About DZMC

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! ® We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer’s power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction

Day & Zimmermann is seeking an experienced Manager, Subcontract Management & Governance to join our Project Delivery Team.

As a Manager, Subcontract Management & Governance here is the work you will do:

• Partner with Supply Chain to identify, develop, manage, and maintain effective subcontract relationships to support successful project execution, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, quality, and performance expectations. Identify scopes suitable for subcontracting and ensures early engagement to support competitive sourcing, negotiations, contract review and effective execution planning.
• Have responsibility for subcontracting strategy, standards, governance, functional leadership, and oversight. Partner with Supply Chain to ensure consistency, talent development, and continuous improvement within the subcontract function
• Lead the creation, execution, and administration of subcontracting activities from pre-award through close out phase (examples: pre-qualification efforts, negotiations, issuing RFP to pre-qualified bidders, support bid packages, summarize bid evaluations to support bases of estimate pricing, ensure subcontract strategy is in project execution plan) and documentation in accordance with prime contract requirements, driving compliance, prime contract flowdowns and disciplined execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure subcontractor work aligns with client requirements, project schedules, and performance expectations, including active participation in project kickoff and status meetings.
• Lead subcontractor issue resolution efforts, including dispute management, on-site problem resolution, and proactive risk mitigation, while communicating potential cost, schedule, or performance impacts in a timely manner. Capture lessons learned and implement process improvements.
• Evaluate performance risks and mitigation strategies, and drive a results-oriented culture focused on process discipline, metrics, and accountability. Support internal and external audits related to subcontract administration

This role is for you if you have these skills/ qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or a related field or relative field experience
• 7 years in subcontract management and EPC experience
• In-depth knowledge of EPC subcontracting practices, contract terms and conditions, risk allocation, change management, and claims resolution, with the ability to align subcontract performance to prime contract requirements, cost objectives, and project schedules.
• Strong analytical capability to evaluate data from multiple systems and sources, identify root causes, assess risk and opportunity, and develop effective, practical solutions in complex and dynamic project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and subcontractor partners within a matrixed organization, fostering collaboration, accountability, and alignment to achieve project and business objectives.
• Proven ability to prioritize workload, manage competing internal and external demands, and make sound, timely decisions within delegated authority while supporting safe, compliant, and profitable project execution
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, process optimization, and delivery of measurable results.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $124,080 - $ 186,120. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Walking
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.

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Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made.

Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email ReasonableAccommodation.ECM@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.