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# Subcontracts Specialist at Keeley Construction

- **Company:** Keeley Construction
- **Location:** St Louis, MO
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction/jobs/4749551005

## Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to add an experienced Subcontracts Specialist to our Procurement Group in St. Louis, MO.

The Subcontract Specialist is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of subcontracts, including the development, issuance, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Work Orders (WOs). This role ensures subcontracting activities are commercially sound, contractually compliant, and aligned with project execution, cost control, and risk mitigation objectives.

Reporting to the Procurement Director and working closely with the Contracts Manager, this position serves as a critical link between Procurement, Contracts, and Project Teams. The Subcontract Specialist facilitates the transition from buyout to execution by ensuring scopes are clearly defined, contract terms align with prime contract requirements, and commitments are in place prior to the start of work.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in construction subcontract administration,  strong understanding of contract language and risk allocation, and the ability to manage multiple subcontract workflows in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This individual is detail oriented, collaborative, and capable of supporting contract negotiations, reviewing redlines, and enforcing standardized subcontracting processes across project.

Primary Responsibilities

- Draft, issue, and execute subcontracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Work Orders (WOs), Amendments, and Change Orders in accordance with company standards
- Ensure commitments are in place prior to starting work or materials being released
- Administer the full subcontract lifecycle, including amendments, change orders, and closeout documentation
- Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready subcontract files
- Coordinate redlines between subcontractors, Procurement Director, and Contracts Manager to ensure alignment with company risk standards
- Ensure all subcontract language includes appropriate prime contract flow-down provisions
- Verify subcontractor compliance requirements, including:
- Certifications of Insurance (COIs) through TrustLayer
- Bonds or approved bond waivers
- Prequalification status (CMiC)
- Support invoice validation through GC Pay for all subcontract, WO’s and Change Orders
- Enter and manage all subcontracts and Wos in ERP system (CMiC)
- Coordinate with project teams to maintain accurate commitment values and budget alignment.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
- 2–5 years of experience in subcontract administration, procurement, or contracts within heavy industrial or commercial construction
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (CMiC, SAP, Procore, or similar)
- Strong understanding of construction contract language and risk allocation
- Familiarity with subcontractor prequalification, compliance workflows, and subcontract negotiation and redlining processes with the ability to read, interpret, and negotiate contract language
- Experience with MSA and Work Order structures
- High attention to detail with strong contract accuracy
- Organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet #LI-BM1 #LI-Onsite All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

## About Keeley Construction

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Keeley Construction is a family-owned, full-service construction company providing civil, paving, building, and industrial services across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Family-Owned, Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1975 (per company website) / 1976 (per LinkedIn – conflicting reports) [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group)
- **Founders**: Larry Keeley

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Construction – Infrastructure (Civil), Paving, Commercial Building, Industrial (Power & Energy, Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Government agencies, private developers, industrial clients across the U.S.
- **Mission**: "Quality, Safety, and Service never go out of style." (Founder Larry Keeley) The company also emphasizes "spreading positivity and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve."

## Products & Services
- **Civil Infrastructure (Keeley Civil)**: Heavy civil/site work, excavation, utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants – primarily service-based construction.
- **Paving (Keeley Paving)**: Asphalt paving, concrete paving, maintenance and repair for commercial and municipal clients – service-based.
- **Building (Keeley Building)**: General contracting and construction management for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings – service-based.
- **Industrial (Keeley Industrial)**: Self-perform industrial services including piping, welding, concrete, equipment installation for power, energy, and manufacturing sectors – service-based.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private family-owned company)
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **USD 100,000,000 – 500,000,000** (from LinkedIn financials)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Family-owned with no external investors. Key partners include subcontractors and clients in energy, manufacturing, and municipal sectors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Workforce of 1,500+ employees (company website) / 345 reported on LinkedIn (likely office/corporate staff only) – LinkedIn shows +14.4% yearly headcount growth.
  - Expanding across multiple regions with 11 office locations nationwide.
  - Active job postings show 45+ open roles (June 2026), +60.7% year-over-year increase in postings.
  - LinkedIn follower growth of +23.2% annually.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Self-Perform Capabilities**: Keeley performs much of its own work (civil, paving, concrete, welding) rather than relying solely on subcontractors, giving it control over quality and schedule.
- **Diversified Business Units**: Four distinct groups (Civil, Paving, Building, Industrial) reduce dependence on any single market sector.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Long-term ownership (since 1975) with a stated culture focused on employee well-being and safety rather than short-term shareholder demands.
- **Culture-Driven**: "If you get the people right, the results will follow" – high culture rating (4.3/5 on Glassdoor via LinkedIn) and emphasis on career growth.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued geographic expansion (e.g., recent job postings in Texas, North Dakota, Colorado, Florida, Michigan).
- Investment in technology and data (e.g., hiring a Snowflake Data Architect, IT Field Operations roles).
- Emphasis on large-scale industrial and energy projects (Gulf Coast Industrial, Civil Energy).
- Talent acquisition and development (internship programs for 2027, instructional designer role).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 for culture on employer reviews; described as "world-class family culture" and "dedicated to the safety, well-being, and career growth of our people."
- **Career Growth**: Multiple advancement opportunities; active internship and entry-level programs. Job postings include roles from project engineer up to senior project manager and director.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Most roles appear to be on-site or field-based (construction projects). Corporate roles (IT, accounting) may have some flexibility, but not explicitly stated.
- **Notable Perks**: Not detailed in search results, but the company emphasizes a positive environment, safety, and community impact. Employee rating for compensation is 3.3/5, which is slightly below industry benchmarks – but career growth and culture are highlighted.
- **Engineering & Technical Roles**: Growing IT team (Snowflake Data Architect, Service Desk, Field Operations) indicates increasing investment in technology.

## Sources
1. [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) – Company overview, history, mission, services, culture.
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group) – LinkedIn profile, employee count, revenue range, headcount growth, ratings, locations.
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction) – Active job openings, career page.

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