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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$59K - $111K *

Lead contract lifecycle activities, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with customers. Oversee negotiations, manage solicitations, and support audits while collaborating with cross-functi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $115K *

Optimize procurement processes and vendor relationships across multiple properties. Develop strategies to enhance purchasing power, implement cost-saving measures, and ensure quality service, all whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships, driv...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Help us enhance passport services by managing operations and ensuring compliance. Lead initiatives for continuous improvement while supporting the U.S. Department of State's mission to protect citizen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to oversee contractor operations, ensuring compliance and performance excellence while driving continuous improvement in service delivery for the U.S. Department of State's Passport Serv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Support the administration of contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Manage negotiations, reviews, and changes while collaborating with internal teams and customers to resolve i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and execution of a centralized procurement function, overseeing vendor management, strategic sourcing, and compliance. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration acro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for complex capital projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Help us optimize supplier contracts by collaborating internally and externally to manage costs, risks, and compliance. Contribute to continuous improvement in procurement processes while driving strat...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic contracts management and proposal development for high-stakes federal bids. Collaborate across functions to balance risk and compliance while ensuring financial...

Alabama, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic contract management and proposal development for high-stakes federal bids. Collaborate across teams to balance risk and compliance while driving growth through effective negotiation...

Alabama, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic contract management and proposal development for high-stakes federal bids. Collaborate across teams to balance risk and compliance while ensuring financial viability. Lead the drafting...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the negotiation and management of large-scale federal contracts. Utilize your expertise in FAR compliance and strategic advisory to drive business outcomes and ensure opera...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing software assets, contracts, and vendor relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient workflows and budget management while enhancing procurement pr...

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5 days ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Champion security cooperation initiatives by providing operational support for complex projects in the Indo-Pacific region. Leverage your expertise to enhance multi-agency coordination and ensure comp...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project delivery by integrating PMIS for effective tracking and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows and data management, ensuring successful execution of a high-prof...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $134K *

Empower success at a dynamic company by managing contracts throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and build strong relationships with customers while s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful delivery of a landmark construction program, managing risk and coordinating teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for military infrastructure projects. Collaborate with stakeholde...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in managing federal programs, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving organizational success through strategic oversight and quality assurance in a dyna...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $147K *

Accelerate procurement integration by leading M&A initiatives, driving supplier consolidation, and enhancing operational efficiency through data-driven strategies and AI innovation. Collaborate cross...

Gatineau, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement operations by leading federal sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building audit-ready purchasing processes for a dynamic EPC contractor in the energy...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $141K *

Advance subcontract management processes by coordinating proposals, tracking compliance, and supporting negotiations. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards while optimizin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting procurement activities for government and commercial programs. Your expertise will ensure compliance while coordinating deliverables and assisting in subcont...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $141K *

Champion the management of procurement and subcontracts, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with internal teams and support negotiations, reporting, and deliverable tracking t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $141K *

Champion procurement excellence by supporting subcontract management, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to drive efficient proposal and agreement processes for government and commerc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.