Senior / Lead Procurement- Contracts Manager

Lead Contracts Manager

AtkinsRalis is growing fast in the U.S.and there's never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. We're committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs. By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we're tackling some of the world's most complex challenges. And we're looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what's next. Let's build the futuretogether.

AtkinsRalis is seeking a Lead Contracts Manager to join our Indianapolis, IN office.

AtkinsRalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we've partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projectsdriving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects, ensuring EPCM contracts are structured to meet business objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations with general contractors (GCs), subcontractors, engineering firms (A&E firms), and suppliers, ensuring commercial and technical alignment.
• Ensure all technical, financial, and legal aspects of procurement activities are thoroughly reviewed and approved before contract execution.
• Work closely with construction management teams to coordinate the procurement, delivery, and installation of critical capital equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of equipment and materials into the project schedule.
• Oversee vendor performance, ensuring all EPCM agreements align with project deliverables, construction milestones, and regulatory requirements.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier and construction contracts, ensuring cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry best practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison between legal, engineering, finance, and construction teams to facilitate contract execution and change management.
• Monitor contract compliance, ensuring that variations, scope changes, and claims are properly reviewed, documented, and resolved.
• Maintain oversight of EPCM-related procurement activities, ensuring that contractual obligations are met, and payments are made in accordance with agreed terms.
• Track progress payments, performance milestones, and warranties for major construction and equipment contracts.
• Work closely with project controls and finance teams to ensure CAPEX procurement aligns with cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Conduct job site visits at least three days per week when required to oversee contract execution, supplier coordination, and materials logistics.
• Maintain compliance with Client's global procurement and construction policies, ensuring alignment with corporate, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Utilize e-procurement and contract management tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba) to streamline sourcing, contract administration, and supplier engagement.
• Ensure legal, quality, safety, and environmental standards are maintained across all procurement activities.
• Reviews change orders in accordance with the client's approval process.
• Provides procurement services for the client, where applicable, including preparing RFP and bid analysis.
• Attends regular cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and procurement teams.
• Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Participates in the development and improvement of project contracting systems.
• Recommends improvements in systems, tools, and methods of contract and project management.
• Performs such other duties as the Client may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

What we offer at AtkinsRalis :

At AtkinsRalis, our valuesSafety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies :

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume / candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.