Full-Time
Subcontract Administrator 2
Posted on 10/7/2025
Zachry Group
5,001-10,000 employees
Turnkey engineering and construction services
No salary listed
Denver, NC, USA + 1 more
More locations: Valparaiso, IN, USA
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- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university preferred or formal OJT or Apprentice Program
- Field related working experience in the construction industry working with Subcontractors and/or direct craft
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Subcontract Administration
- Budget responsibilities of over $50M
- Microsoft Office
- Leads the development, preparation, and award of subcontract/service bids of assigned subcontracts.
- Leads assigned subcontract/services project meetings to ensure schedule, priorities and expectations are being met.
- Monitors contractor’s progress and performance to ensure work is performed according to the agreement.
- Responsible for the administration of contracts assigned including change orders, back charges, submittals, meeting minutes, progress payments, etc.
- Oversees onboarding activities to project site for subcontractors.
- Regularly conducts daily site visits to observe and evaluate work and progress.
- Leads subcontract turnover and closeout.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Subcontract Administration.
- Budget responsibilities of over $100M.
- Experience negotiating claims/disputes
- Primavera Software
- Oracle
- PMI Certification
Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1924
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NiSource 2.6 GW combined cycle project joint venture with Quanta strengthens power sector positioning.
- Over $16 billion active project portfolio across LNG, chemicals, and power sectors.
- Emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with reorganization plan court approval and operational continuity.
What critics are saying
- McDermott and Chiyoda replaced Zachry on $16 billion Golden Pass LNG project permanently.
- 4,410 post-bankruptcy layoffs and ongoing workforce reductions impair project execution capacity.
- Federal WARN Act lawsuit over mass layoffs creates multimillion-dollar liability and client reputation damage.
What makes Zachry Group unique
- Century-old EPC firm with 100+ gas-fired facilities and 60,000 MW design experience.
- Strategic partnerships with Quanta Services and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries enhance execution capabilities.
- Expanded into water infrastructure via Crescent Constructors acquisition September 2025.
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Company News
Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.
Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.
BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.
As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.