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Senior Subcontractor Administrator : Life Sciences - Cincinnati, OH/Cary, NC Req 24687

Jacobs
Jacobs Salary
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025
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 not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.  

As a Senior Subcontract Administrator for Life Sciences North America at our Cincinnati, OH or Cary, North Carolina area, you will be responsible for contracting with major construction services for mid to large-sized Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M - $750M). The Senior Subcontract Administrator applies functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems while implementing innovative solutions. Dedicated lead on projects with accountability for team members and ongoing activities or objectives.

Leverage your passion and experience as you conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing complex large professional and/or construction services. The Senior Subcontract Administrator has thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion. They 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. The Senior Subcontract Administrator has the demonstrated experience to advance the knowledge of a subject area or commodity.

The Senior Subcontract Administrator reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Senior Subcontract Administrator will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM), Project Manager, or Construction Manager.

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.

Here's what you'll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience in lieu of degree.
  • 8 years of experience in capital construction contracting on EPCM Projects.
  • 3 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred
  • Management of critical subcontract packages along with the potential oversight of junior to mid-level Subcontract Administrators.
  • The ability to lead a small team of Subcontracts professionals, including providing day-to-day training, teaching and mentoring.


Please note This position is an onsite position in the Cincinnati, OH or Cary, North Carolina area. We are looking for local candidates in the area preferably

This is a Hybrid Role – 50% onsite or in the office and 50% remote at a location of their choosing so long as that the remote working location meets minimum safe and professional conditions where the employee is able to participate in all job requirements during standard working hours for the project or office.

Travel - Anticipated travel 10-20% of the time.

Project Assignments - Willingness to take occasional assignments at client project sites is preferrable.

Ideally you'll have

  • 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.


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