Director of Subcontractor Operations

Job description

About the role: The Director of Subcontractor Operations leads Divcon's national low-voltage subcontractor strategy and operating model, ensuring scalable regional coverage, reliable execution, standardized pricing and contracts, and clear expectations for quality, schedule, cost, safety, and field performance. This role serves as the senior Operations leader for subcontractor strategy and performance, partnering with subcontractors, Project Managers, Project Executives, Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, Sales, Legal, and executive leadership to reduce risk, improve project outcomes, and support Divcon's continued growth. Key Responsibilities: Define and lead a scalable national subcontractor strategy aligned with Divcon's growth plans, regional coverage requirements, project pipeline, and execution standards. Establish the standards and governance for identifying, recruiting, evaluating, onboarding, and retaining qualified low-voltage subcontractors, including MSAs, NDAs, compliance documentation, scope expectations, and performance requirements. Own national and regional pricing strategies, labor-rate benchmarks, unit costs, commercial standards, and procurement discipline for subcontractor-driven scopes of work. Direct cross-functional collaboration with Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to solicit and level bids, validate scope and cost assumptions, and improve the completeness and competitiveness of pricing packages. Provide executive-level review and guidance on subcontractor quotes, scopes, and change orders; establish approval, negotiation, and escalation standards that protect cost, schedule, and contractual outcomes. Establish clear communication and escalation protocols for Project Managers and Project Executives when subcontractor scope clarification or intervention is required during project execution. Provide leadership visibility into subcontractor-related risks, delays, cost impacts, quality issues, safety concerns, and resource constraints across active projects and the broader portfolio. Participate in project reviews, schedule discussions, forecasting, and operational planning meetings to advise on subcontractor capacity, scope, performance, and business risk. Develop and oversee a rolling subcontractor performance scorecard, including quality, schedule adherence, cost reliability, responsiveness, safety alignment, capacity, and ability to meet Divcon execution standards. Lead subcontractor performance reviews and QBRs, establishing accountability for trends, risks, corrective actions, capacity planning, and continuous improvement opportunities. Identify systemic subcontractor execution issues, lead root-cause analysis, and sponsor cross-functional solutions that improve project performance and reduce recurring risk. Qualifications: Strong knowledge of low-voltage systems, structured cabling, BMS/EPMS, PLC/SCADA, mission-critical construction, data centers, or similar subcontractor-driven environments. Demonstrated success negotiating and governing MSAs, scopes of work, pricing structures, compliance requirements, commercial terms, and subcontractor performance expectations at scale. Strong business and operational judgment regarding how subcontractor strategy and performance affect project cost, schedule, quality, safety, field coordination, customer commitments, and enterprise risk. Proven ability to build scalable operating models, reporting discipline, governance, and continuous-improvement processes across complex multi-project and multi-market environments. Executive-level communication, relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to align subcontractors and internal leaders across functions and levels of authority. Experience 10+ years of progressive experience in subcontractor, vendor, procurement, construction, project, or operations management, including significant direct responsibility for subcontractor strategy and performance. Leadership experience managing subcontractor scopes across multiple projects, regions, customer environments, or business units required. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional partnerships with project, estimating, engineering, procurement, field, legal, finance, subcontractor, and vendor teams to drive execution and resolve complex issues. Substantial experience with subcontractor performance management, pricing strategy, bid leveling, contract negotiation, change orders, executive escalation, risk management, and process improvement required. Experience in mission-critical, data center, BAS, MEP, HVAC controls, structured cabling, low-voltage, or industrial controls strongly preferred. Physical Requirements: Ability to travel up to 25% for subcontractor meetings, project reviews, critical project support, and business needs. Ability to work on-site at construction locations, including walking, standing, and navigating active job sites while following applicable safety requirements. Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods (6-8 hours/day). Ability to lift or carry up to 20-25 lbs as needed. Sufficient vision and hearing (with or without correction) to perform site reviews, review project documentation, participate in meetings, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Benefits & Total Rewards: Opportunities for Growth Hands-on training and career advancement in an exploding data-center industry. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance We cover 100% of individual medical premiums and help offset the cost of family coverage. 4 01K with Employer Match Eligible after 90 days, with company matching to help you invest in your future. Disability Coverage Both short- and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost to our employees. Flexible PTO Take time off when you need it, no accruing time necessary. Field-Based Employee Benefits For eligible field-based roles that require travel, Divcon covers all business travel expenses and provides a per diem, phone allowance, tools, and PPE at no cost. Eligible employees also receive paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses. Divcon does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies must have a signed agreement in place prior to submitting any candidate. Unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Divcon, and no fees will be paid. About Us: Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.