Subcontracts Manager Jobs

Discover Subcontracts Manager opportunities for experienced professionals who oversee the commercial and operational relationships between organizations and their subcontractors. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles where you can lead contract strategy, negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, and help teams deliver complex programs.

What Does a Subcontracts Manager Do?

Subcontracts Managers guide the subcontracting lifecycle, from sourcing and proposal support through negotiation, award, administration, and closeout. They work with procurement, legal, finance, program management, and engineering teams to establish clear agreements, manage risk, resolve issues, and meet business or customer requirements.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop subcontracting plans and strategies aligned with program goals and organizational policies.
  • Lead requests for proposals, bid evaluations, negotiations, and subcontract awards.
  • Monitor supplier performance, contract changes, schedules, deliverables, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure contracts follow applicable regulations, flow-down clauses, and internal controls.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to address disputes, mitigate risk, and support audits.
  • Manage subcontract documentation, reporting, and contract closeout.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in subcontract administration, procurement, or strategic sourcing, along with strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and project-management skills. Knowledge of contract terms, compliance requirements, supplier risk, and relevant industry regulations can be valuable. Requirements vary by employer, sector, program complexity, and seniority.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Subcontracts Managers work across industries with complex supply chains, including aerospace and defense, technology, construction, manufacturing, energy, and government contracting. With demonstrated leadership and results, professionals may progress to senior subcontract management, procurement leadership, supply chain management, or contracts director roles.

Find Subcontracts Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted professional openings on Ladders to find Subcontracts Manager roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities, and focus your search on positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$111K - $175K *

Explore a pivotal role in subcontract management, leading negotiations and supplier relations to support complex development programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $96K *

Drive strategic contract management across global procurement operations, ensuring compliance and effective supplier partnerships. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance contract lifecycle processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $96K *

Join our team to drive strategic procurement processes and manage global contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mitigating legal risks. Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $156K *

Empower project success by managing subcontracts from proposal to execution. Oversee procurement processes, ensure compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive effective subcontract manageme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the full lifecycle of commercial and government contracts, ensuring compliance and risk management while supporting fast-paced operations. Collaborate with legal teams to negotiate agreements and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Drive efficiency and excellence in subcontract management, leading a dynamic team to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery within the Advanced Programs portfolio. Collaborate cros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

Join a dynamic supply chain team, leading subcontract management and ensuring mission success through effective strategies, compliance, and talent development while driving high performance and techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading initiatives that enhance value, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing decisions and o...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize procurement strategies by leveraging market insights and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage high-value sourcing events, ensuring compliance and maximizi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Support the Navy's Strategic Sealift Program by assisting in all phases of the federal acquisition lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations to enhance progr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading a tactical buying team to ensure product availability and optimize inventory health across multiple branches, driving efficiency and collaboration with cro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $294K *

Tackle challenges by leading subcontract program execution, driving strategic outcomes, and managing performance across cost, quality, and schedules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $294K *

Transform subcontract management by leading a skilled team to enhance performance and ensure compliance, focusing on critical defense programs to fulfill contract milestones and drive successful proje...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $294K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing supply chain performance and driving sales growth. Lead the strategy and execution of subcontract management, ensuring compliance and performance across cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading project procurement efforts that ensure timely delivery of materials and services, enhance capability, and meet quality standards while collaborating...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $203K *

Lead Field Supply Chain operations for a major combined-cycle power project, overseeing procurement, logistics, and inventory management to ensure efficient project delivery and compliance with safety...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leveraging over 10 years of contract management expertise in DoD acquisition programs, focusing on space-related initiatives while training personnel and enhancing procurement s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $139K *

Lead sourcing and supplier management for hardware components in drone delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs, ensure quality, and support rapid scaling of Prime Air's inn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $200K *

Lead the management of prime and sub contracts in a dynamic government contracting setting, ensuring compliance and effective relationships while driving audits and negotiations for high-value federal...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Elevate your career by managing and negotiating prime contracts and subcontracts in a dynamic government environment, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams to facilitate smooth operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $182K *

Champion your career in Project Controls, leading a team in cost engineering, forecasting, and performance management for complex projects. Deliver insights and strategies to meet objectives and drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Champion effective contract management by collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless procurement processes and project execution, while mitigating risks and maximizing value across all project...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join us to manage the operational purchasing cycle, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize procurement processes and enhance supplier performanc...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement processes on-site for industrial construction projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals while maintaining...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $196K *

Lead the Subcontracts team in managing complex agreements, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with suppliers and clients. Drive negotiations, oversee proposal evaluations, and provide str...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Subcontracts Manager do?question toggle

    A Subcontracts Manager oversees agreements with subcontractors, including sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiations, awards, contract administration, performance monitoring, compliance, and closeout.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Subcontracts Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for experience in subcontracting, procurement, or contracts; negotiation and communication skills; and familiarity with contract compliance, supplier management, and risk.

  • Which industries hire Subcontracts Managers?question toggle

    Subcontracts Managers are employed in industries with complex supplier networks, including aerospace and defense, government contracting, technology, construction, manufacturing, and energy.

  • How much do Subcontracts Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find Subcontracts Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Subcontracts Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities to identify opportunities that fit your experience.