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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$180K - $200K *

Transform vendor relationships by leading procurement efforts for components and logistics. Ensure cost-effectiveness and quality through strategic sourcing and negotiations with global suppliers whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and shape subcontractor engagement strategies, driving efficiency and compliance across projects. Build a high-performing team to manage relationships and mitigate risks, ensuring operational suc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing procurement strategies and vendor management. Drive value through effective sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance while ensuring alignment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Optimize commercial agreements across North America, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks while collaborating with diverse teams to align contractual terms with business objectives seamlessly...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing contract administration across diverse agreements. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, negotiate terms, and oversee contract milestones while driving efficienc...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing proposals and contracts within a dynamic CRO environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic business development and ensure compliance with client...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join us in managing U.S. Government and DoD contracts, ensuring compliance and driving successful execution from proposal to closeout. Leverage your expertise in FAR/DFARS and negotiation to support m...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$89K - $134K *

Grow your career by leading complex subcontracting and procurement activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that align with program objectives and drive best-value sol...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of procurement processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing strategic agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program requirements and drive continuo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$183K - $193K *

Optimize procurement strategies by leading contract management, driving negotiations, and fostering supplier partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and deliver value through...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of procurement processes by managing purchasing activities, analyzing material needs, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulations to achieve cost and schedule t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $134K *

Take ownership of complex contract administration, ensuring compliance and effective communication with customers. Lead proposal preparation and negotiations while managing multiple contracts in a dyn...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading project execution and coordinating diverse teams to achieve mission objectives. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, resolve issues, and suppor...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering mission-critical projects by leading diverse teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely execution while supporting customer KPIs and resolving operationa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Shape the future of procurement in nuclear projects by leading supply chain activities, ensuring quality vendor integration, and driving performance alignment with project execution and regulatory req...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$165K - $205K *

Transform procurement practices by leading vendor management, cost analysis, and contract negotiations as you build a scalable function from scratch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure optimal v...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Grow your career while ensuring subcontract compliance and performance through strategic oversight and collaboration with project stakeholders for successful contract execution in a high-stakes engine...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering industrial electrical projects, combining project management and customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient execution while building strong cli...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $383K *

Join us to lead the contracts function in a dynamic Federal contracting environment. Oversee a team of 20+ professionals, develop strategies, and negotiate complex contracts while fostering strong rel...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K - $165K *

Lead contract management initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Drive negotiations and maintain customer relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, suppor...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead government contract negotiations and compliance, shaping Amca's contracting infrastructure. Drive strategic initiatives across military branches, ensuring regulatory adherence and fostering growt...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of government contracting by leading negotiations and managing compliance for a high-growth startup. As the sole in-house expert, you'll drive contract strategy and infrastructure, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership and integration across engineering, nuclear safety, and project management for complex construction programs, ensuring safety, quality, and custom...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Drive technical leadership and integration across engineering, safety, and project management for complex nuclear programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and compl...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in nuclear design and program management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of construction and operations for compl...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.