Subcontractor Manager

Position Description

Title: Subcontractor Manager   

In this key role, you will identify, evaluate, and onboard subcontractors and suppliers to support the growth of our business. With a sharp focus on market trends, networking, and innovation, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our enterprise remains agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Your ability to lead with strategic insight and foster collaborative partnerships will be integral to achieving our organizational goals. The person will have many years of experience in Telecommunications. Subcontractor Manager is not a remote or hybrid position. The person will be working out of the office and required to travel. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Implement and maintain long-term subcontractor sourcing strategies

•    Perform subcontractor prequalification process including internal and external vetting

•    Create and implement a streamlined visible subcontractor onboarding process

•    Stay informed on market trends to adjust sourcing strategies proactively

•    Serve as the primary liaison between company and subcontractors, maintaining clear communication, coordination, and compliance

•    Build and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors ensuring that subcontractors stay in compliance with company requirements

•    Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and terms to secure the best value for the company

•    Work collaboratively with support and operations teams to coordinate subcontractor selection, track subcontractor performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation

•    Support estimating and pricing teams by developing target subcontractor pricing through market research, historical data, and industry knowledge

•    Assist operations teams with drafting formal notices to subcontractors

• Approve weekly subcontractor invoicing 
• Provide accurate reporting to CEO and Business Development team 

•    Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Proven experience managing subcontractors in a relevant field

•    Five years of telecommunications industry experience preferred

•    Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred

•    Ability to learn company’s services and abilities

•    Strong attention to detail, collaboration, organizational and problem-solving skills

•    Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

•    Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and perform multiple negotiations at the same time

•    Strong ability to influence desired outcomes by master relationship building

•    Self-starter that works well independently and as part of a team

•    Good understanding of industry terms and conditions

•    Proficiency in MS Office

ESSENTIAL PHYISCAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

•    Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer and/or smartphone

•    Prolonged periods of talking on either a phone, computer or in person

•    Occasional travel up to 5% of the time

•    Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

OTHER:

•    As a full-time employee you are eligible to participate in the company's benefits plans and programs in accordance with our company policy, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the benefit programs themselves. You will be eligible on the 1st day of employment to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits. 

•    Verità does have a 401(k) Retirement Plan. We will match 100% of your first 3% contribution and 50% of your next 2% contribution. You will be 100% vested immediately and eligible to enroll on the 1st of the month following your date of hire.