Date Posted : 10 / 02 / 2025
Hiring Organization : Rose International
Position Number : 489502
Industry : Utility
Job Title : Projects Contract Manager Principal
Job Location : Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Work Model : Hybrid
Work Model Details : Oakland based on business needs.
Employment Type : Permanent
FT / PT : Full-Time
Min Hourly Rate ($) : 75.00
Max Hourly Rate ($) : 80.00
Must Have Skills / Attributes : MS Office, Procurement, SAP, SRM
Experience Desired : Experience in managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline industrial construction (9+ yrs); Experience in developing complex contracting strategies EPC / CMAR / PDB / DB / GMP (5 yrs); Experience in major construction project controls, cost estimating, and scheduling. (5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education : Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education : Master’s Degree
Job Description
Education :
Bachelor’s (BA / BS) degree or equivalent experience.Preferred Education :
Master’s degree in construction management or related discipline.Background Qualifications :
Nine (9) years of experience in a similar role executing and managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, or industrial construction projects.Desired :
Experience in developing complex contracting strategies EPC / CMAR / PDB / DB / GMPCertification such as one of the following or related :Project Management Professional (PMP)Program Management ProfessionalCertified Cost Engineer (CCE) certificateLean six sigma certification, green or black beltExperience in major construction project controls, cost estimating, and scheduling.Experience with quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) regarding contract documents.Subject matter expertise with composition, management, administration, and negotiation of engineering and construction contracts and change ordersAbility to apply business knowledge, project management methodologies, and best practices.Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win-win resolution in mind.Knowledge of budget and resource allocation and formulation of contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Analytical, critical, and technical thinking skills. Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Ability to develop reports, models, and simulations.Prioritizes workload independently based on department priorities and goals.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and contract information systems and applications (e.g. SRM, Ariba, SAP, scheduling software).Job Responsibilities :
Leads the most complex cross-functional projects and contractsFor assigned projects be a SPOC for procurement from project initiation through completion. Develop project procurement plans.Follow seven step sourcing processSupport the development project procurement work processAdvises senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations.Negotiates the most complex contract issues independently.Leads the effort to identify, analyze, improve existing business processes, or create new ones within the department to meet new goals and objectives.Works closely with key stakeholders such as Project Management Director, PMO Director, Engineering Director, and others to ensure alignment.Acts as a primary liaison for the contracts team to Client Legal Department.Provides active guidance, support, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff.Develops and delivers contract management training to all stakeholders.Collaborates with other Client Lines of Business to promote knowledge sharing and use of best practices.Descriptions :
The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services at Client. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than billions of annual companies spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients : procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle.
Position Summary :
The Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal will be a part of the first dedicated procurement function for capital projects. This individual will be responsible to develop and execute sourcing strategy and procurement of goods and services that support our most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives. This role requires expertise in developing and executing alternate delivery methods such as EPC, PDB, DB and CMAR and project procurement manager. Also, the role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, such as project managers, construction managers, risk management, engineering, legal, sourcing and others.
Reporting Relationship
The Major Projects Project Manager, Principal will report to the Senior Manager, Major Projects Procurement
Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.Benefits :
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