Subcontract Manager - Mechanical

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DEPCOM Power is seeking a Subcontract Manager - Mechanical scope. This is a discipline role covering mechanical subcontracting across our portfolio, from scope development and bid evaluation through negotiation and change management. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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Our Team

You will join DEPCOM's Subcontracts function within Supply Chain, reporting to the Director of Subcontracts, and work daily with Project Managers, Field Operations Managers, Bidding & Estimating and Engineering. You will be one of a small group of discipline managers covering civil, mechanical and electrical, each responsible for their trade across the portfolio.

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What You Will Do

Develop and evaluate mechanical scopes of work and identify gaps before award
Evaluate subcontractor bids, pricing and execution capability, and provide award recommendations to Project Management
Lead commercial negotiations with mechanical subcontractors on scope, terms, pricing and change orders against the project estimate
Own and develop DEPCOM's relationships with mechanical subcontractors, serving as their primary point of contact across the portfolio
Identify and qualify new mechanical contractors and maintain a capable, resilient partner base
Monitor work concentration across the mechanical partner base
Support Project Management on subcontract versus self-perform strategy
Provide market intelligence on mechanical contractor capability, capacity and pricing
Escalate higher-risk commercial and contractual matters to the Director of Subcontracts

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Experience in mechanical or solar installation construction gained with a contractor, as a subcontracts manager at an EPC, or in construction management, field engineering or project engineering at an EPC
Experience negotiating commercial terms, pricing or change orders directly with contractors or suppliers
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
Experience developing or evaluating scopes of work and pricing for mechanical construction

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What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

Utility-scale solar construction experience
Demonstrated success building and maintaining long-term contractor or supplier relationships
Working knowledge of piling, racking and module installation at utility scale
Experience on projects where in-house crews and subcontractors share scope on the same site
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business or a related field

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