Subcontract Administrator

The role

This person will drive the formation, negotiation, and administration of complex service and construction agreements. They will ensure subcontractor performance, commercial compliance, and cost control align with project objectives.

What you will do

• Create, negotiate, and manage multiple contracts and/or service agreements at once.
• Lead the full formation cycle including sourcing bidders, issuing RFPs, evaluating bids, and preparing award recommendations.
• Oversee subcontract performance, monitor cost vs. scope, resolve issues, and maintain progress reviews.
• Work closely with Construction, Engineering, and Support Services to align operational activities with contractual obligations.
• Facilitate contract-related meetings and represent the company in negotiations.
• Prepare contract documents, maintain status reports, and implement project-specific subcontract management procedures.

Required qualifications

• Strong knowledge of service acquisition regulations, procurement policies, and industry contracting practices.
• Demonstrated experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, accounting, and developing major contract types.
• Broad experience managing all phases of subcontract administration, including resolving contractual issues and recommending solutions.
• Working understanding of engineering/construction contracting practices, EPC field administration, and project functional groups, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to develop negotiation strategies using cost engineering or accounting methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration or similar field) and 5-7 years of experience or 9-12 years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency across all phases of forming and awarding large, moderately complex contracts.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
• Open to travel.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment
• Experience in field administration of EPC contracts
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR

Benefits

• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to restore the country's ability to make nuclear fuel. The company was incubated by Founders Fund and is backed by top tier investors.