Projects Contract Manager

Job Description

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 management . Also, the role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners , such as project managers, construction managers, risk management, engineering, legal, sourcing and others.

Job Responsibilities :

• Leads the most complex cross-functional projects and contracts
• For assigned projects be a SPOC for procurement from project initiation through completion . Develop project procurement plans .
• Follow seven step sourcing process
• Support the development of project procurement work processes
• Advises senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations
• Negotiates the most complex contract issues independently
• Leads the effort to identify, analyze, and improve 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 Legal Department
• Provides guidance, support, mentorship, and training to less experienced contract management staff
• Develops and delivers contract management training to all stakeholders
• Collaborates with other Lines of Business to promote knowledge sharing and best practices

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