Construction Sourcing Manager, Principal

ABOUT THE ROLE

Skilled trade labor is one of the hardest things to secure on a data center build. This Sourcing Manager owns how Hut 8 finds qualifies and contracts the subcontractors that do the work in the field such as mechanical electrical and civil subcontractors so trade providers show up per the schedule needs deliver the contracted scope at optimal cost.

The Sourcing Manager works cross-functionally with Construction Engineering Finance/AP Legal and Operations to lock in subtrade capacity early and minimize commercial and execution risk across capital projects.

Some of the responsibilities you can expect include the following:

• Build a subtrade sourcing plan for each site including package strategy target bidders and a buyout schedule tied to the construction schedule

• Map and prequalify subtrade partners in each market on capacity safety record (EMR TRIR OSHA history) bonding financial health manpower and project history

• Write scope sheets run competitive bids and level bids to close scope gaps before award

• Negotiate subcontracts labor and unit rates escalation and manpower commitments and put program agreements in place with proven partners

• Track trade capacity and competing projects identifying early risk indicators and escalating before they affect the schedule

• Review change orders T&M tickets and claims for merit and price and keep payments aligned with contractual milestones

• Score subtrade partners after each project and recommend improvements that reduce risk and improve cash flow timing

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelors degree in construction management Supply Chain Engineering or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)

• 5 years of experience in subcontract buyout procurement or contracts management on large capital projects

• Demonstrated experience leveling trade bids and negotiating subcontracts across multiple trade scopes

• Able to read drawings and specifications well enough to write a scope sheet and catch a scope gap

• Working knowledge of trade labor markets including union and open shop dynamics

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced evolving infrastructure or industrial environment

• Preferred: Data center or mission critical project experience; buyout experience on the general contractor side; experience with ERP systems (SAP Oracle Coupa Odoo)