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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$93K - $114K *

Elevate your career by managing supply chain synchronization, ensuring quality material delivery, and optimizing inventory planning across multi-functional teams. Drive supplier relationship managemen...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $113K *

Deliver comprehensive contract administration support, managing negotiations and compliance for diverse contracts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes for the R...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-disciplinary engineering capital projects from planning to closeout in a refining and petrochemical environment, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder engageme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project outcomes. Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring efficiency and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle while exceeding client ex...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Champion the proposal development process, managing complex bids for aerospace and defense. Oversee estimators, analyze RFQs, and guide strategy to ensure competitive, high-quality submissions that me...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $159K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $130K *

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive project success, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency while managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in project management by developing customer relationships, ensuring project profitability, and coordinating teams to meet objectives. Thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $181K *

Elevate your career by managing contracts for utility-scale renewable projects. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, negotiate terms, and resolve claims, ensuring successful project execution...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing contract strategies for utility-scale renewable projects, ensuring effective negotiation, claims management, and collaboration across teams to drive successf...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $181K *

Manage and optimize contract strategies for utility-scale renewable projects, ensuring effective negotiation, claims management, and collaboration across teams to support successful project execution...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing contract strategies for utility-scale renewable projects, ensuring effective negotiation, claims management, and collaboration across teams to drive project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $181K *

Champion the development and execution of contract strategies for utility-scale renewable projects, ensuring effective negotiation, claims management, and collaboration across teams to drive project s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $181K *

Support the successful execution of utility-scale renewable projects by managing contract strategies, negotiations, and claims. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency throughout th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$162K - $191K *

Lead and manage contracts projects of up to $500M, fostering collaboration, ensuring compliance, and driving claims success. Oversee contract teams and maintain strong relationships across functions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join us to manage aerospace projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while collaborating across teams. Leverage your expertise to drive program success and deliver innovative solutions in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive federal procurement excellence by managing the complete acquisition lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize procurement strategie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead the coordination of light rail transit systems, ensuring excellent execution of construction activities, adherence to safety, quality standards, and successful collaboration acro...

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4 weeks ago

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

$105K - $231K *

Accelerate operational excellence by leading IT field operations and service desk activities, ensuring high-quality support across diverse locations while driving continuous improvement and compliance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact technology initiatives. As a Principal Project Manager, you'll lead complex projects, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals while managing res...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Drive high-impact technology initiatives by leading complex projects, aligning with enterprise goals, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver results on time and within budget while mentoring j...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.