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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Manager (Rochester, NY)
$90K - $110K *
Transform your career by managing commercial sitework projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient execution, maintain safety standards, and drive project success...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to lead and manage complex projects in Oil & Gas metering technologies, ensuring successful execution from planning to closure while adhering to budget and specifications. Drive cr...
2 weeks ago
Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
$65K - $98K *
Accelerate procurement excellence by sourcing specialized goods and managing subcontracts in a dynamic team environment. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive efficiency...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success through expert cost control, proactive scheduling, and insightful performance tracking to ensure project health and financial accuracy across di...
3 weeks ago
$123K - $229K *
Lead the charge in Contract Management, overseeing program areas with a team while ensuring compliance, addressing customer concerns, and guiding proposal development. Drive collaboration across funct...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Manage complex building design and construction projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and oversight. Lead a team of project managers while navigating challenges and implementing best pract...
Reposted yesterday
Project Manager (Top Secret Clearance)
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale facility operations with a focus on performance, maintenance, and customer satisfaction. Use your skills to ensure compliance, coordinate services, and drive...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as you lead project control functions, ensuring financial accuracy and strategic planning across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance profitability and drive growt...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform project control functions by leading planning, tracking, and analysis across diverse projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and drive process impr...
2 weeks ago
$116K - $154K *
Innovate vendor engagement strategies by managing complex agreements and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive process improvements and mentor colleagues while ensuring compliance and risk...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $140K *
Join a team that's driving the modernization of space launch ranges, enhancing mission capabilities and supporting the Assured Access to Space initiative through innovative project management and cros...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in cross-functional program management, ensuring alignment of priorities and schedules across engineering, logistics, and business areas for timely execution and effective stakeholder...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of AI integration by leading complex projects, bridging technical teams and leadership. Drive Agile methodologies, manage risks, and ensure timely deliverables in a dynamic environmen...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Lead and manage a critical phase of a large-scale AI integration program, ensuring timely deliverables and alignment with program objectives while facilitating Agile practices and collaborating with c...
Yesterday
$120K - $160K *
Engage in impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams to execute multi-domain training initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative enviro...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Drive project success by leading a cross-functional team in managing multi-domain training and experimentation activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative en...
3 days ago
Senior Principal Contracts Specialist
$143K - $155K *
Drive contract management excellence by overseeing negotiations, compliance, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations are met while maintaining st...
3 days ago
Senior Principal Contracts Specialist
$143K - $155K *
Lead the charge in managing contractual agreements, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals and maintain strong customer rel...
3 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in transforming the procurement landscape across North America by developing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, and driving measurable cost savings while ensuring efficient s...
4 weeks ago
$175K - $400K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager- Commercial Avionics and Electronic Systems
$110K - $130K *
Drive success by managing complex aerospace programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery while optimizing resources and enhancing customer satisfaction in a dynamic envi...
Today
Project Manager - Semiconductor
$95K - $115K *
Drive project success by managing direction, completion, and financial outcomes while fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Lead and mentor on-site teams to ensure timely del...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and manage construction projects, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule while collaborating with clients and teams to achieve successful outcomes in Mechanical and Plumbing scopes, p...
Today
$92K - $158K *
Lead the sourcing process for complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that minimize risks and enhance competitiveness. Drive negotiations and manage procureme...
1 week ago
$92K - $158K *
Lead the charge in sourcing for complex projects, collaborating with teams to develop strategies that enhance competitiveness and minimize risks. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact projec...
2 weeks ago
What does a Subcontracts Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Subcontracts Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities to identify opportunities that fit your experience.