Senior Subcontracts Administrator
Company
KBR
Location
Chennai, United States
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
Listed via
KBR
Senior Subcontracts Administrator Job Title : Senior Subcontracts Administrator Summary Section Performs full range of project subcontracting activities associated with subcontracting work. Qualifies suppliers, issues requests for proposals, evaluates proposals, conducts commercial & contractual negotiations, maintains subcontract files in accordance with established procedures. Oversees and performs the full range of administration activities associated with subcontracting including but not limited to invoice verification & processing, variations, claims on a project. Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices. Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes. Responsibilities: Oversees and performs complete life cycle of pre and post award subcontracting activities including close outs associated with subcontracting work on projects Works in accordance with approved work methods & procedures Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks. Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. May direct resources, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members. Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills: 5+ Years of overall experience Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of graduation and 5+ years of experience in a similar role Proven ability to work independently Must be able to read and understand contracts and to handle negotiations with the bidders based on internal procedures and project expectations Able to efficiently coordinate with internal & external stakeholders and work towards placement of project subcontracts as per plans and budgets Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications specifically: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word Expertise to interface well with the project engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and other members of the project team including the client. Basic understanding of project execution and implementation of project activities, with strong attention to detail and strong acumen for growth and development. Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.
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