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Associate, Subcontractor Relations

Job Description:

 

The Associate, Subcontractor Relations is part of the Subcontracts Administration team within the Legal and Compliance department. The Associate is primarily responsible for working with our Operations teams and other key stakeholders to onboard and prequalify HITT’s trade partners and ensure third-party risk transfer compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, high-performing, and has strong customer service skills and follow-through. This position supports HITT offices and projects nationwide.  and is based out of HITT’s headquarters in Falls Church, VA.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact and manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Establish and maintain internal process for identifying upcoming project starts to proactively manage subcontractor onboarding, master subcontract agreement and insurance compliance status to avoid disruption to construction operations.

• Serve as a “super user” of the onboarding and accounting tools and act as the point of contact with the tool vendors, when needed.

• Manage relevant subcontractor and/or project data for internal and external systems, and develop standard reporting

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders

• Support subcontractor engagement and experience, as assigned, including newsletters, awards and appreciation events.

• Prepare periodic internal risk management communications and data reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support supplier initiatives

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, but not required.  In lieu of 4-year degree, additional work experience may be acceptable.

• 2-4 years of experience in a professional office environment; risk management, contracts administration or construction operations experience preferred, but not required

• Experience in the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) field is desirable, but not required.

• Willingness to learn key contractual terms and conditions related to subcontractors and insurance

• Confidence in collaborating with internal teams and third parties via varied communication channels

• Ability to prioritize while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple hard deadlines and long-term projects

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, is required

• Excellent communication and customer service skills are required

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.