Accenture Construct – Contract Manager, ANS

Accenture; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a procurement and contracts leader to drive strategies for data center construction programs onsite with clients. You will shape packaging, sourcing models, and engage with engineering, finance, and legal teams to align scope and delivery.

The role emphasizes supplier consolidation, risk management, and compliant documentation across FEED and EPCM phases, with onsite work in multiple MD locations and bilingual or strong negotiation skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business (Master’s preferred) and 7+ years in procurement.
• Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM models and FEED execution.
• Experience with contract forms (lump-sum, cost-plus, target cost) and risk allocation strategies.
• Working knowledge of local procurement regulations and construction law.
• Proficiency with SAP/Ariba and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project scope, timeline, and delivery objectives.
• Define packaging, sourcing, and engagement models to balance risk, cost, and scope across data center construction projects.
• Partner with engineering, finance, and legal teams to support WBS development and optimize sourcing strategies.
• Lead strategic sourcing efforts, driving value through supplier consolidation, standardization, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Oversee pre-award activities, tender clarifications, and contract negotiations to ensure full commercial and technical alignment.
• Establish and enforce procurement and contract management processes across FEED and EPCM project phases.
• Review and approve contract documents, ensuring compliance with scope, safety, and governance requirements.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance while ensuring accurate, timely processing of RFPs, RFAs, and contractual documentation.
• Serve as the primary liaison across internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, providing regular updates on contract status, risks, and performance.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks while monitoring KPIs, supplier performance, and adherence to HSSEQ and project standard.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Sourcing optimization

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business

Tools

SAP

Ariba

MS Office

ERP tools

Job description

You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."
You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.
At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.
You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.
Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct
As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.
The Work

• You’ll develop and execute procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project scope, timeline, and delivery objectives
• You’ll define packaging, sourcing, and engagement models to balance risk, cost, and scope across data center construction projects
• You’ll partner with engineering, finance, and legal teams to support WBS development and optimize sourcing strategies
• You’ll lead strategic sourcing efforts, driving value through supplier consolidation, standardization, and cost reduction initiatives
• You’ll oversee pre-award activities, tender clarifications, and contract negotiations to ensure full commercial and technical alignment
• You’ll establish and enforce procurement and contract management processes across FEED and EPCM project phases
• You’ll review and approve contract documents, ensuring compliance with scope, safety, and corporate governance requirements
• You’ll manage contractor and consultant performance while ensuring accurate, timely processing of RFPs, RFAs, and contractual documentation
• You’ll serve as the primary liaison across internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, providing regular updates on contract status, risks, and performance
• You’ll identify and mitigate procurement risks while monitoring KPIs, supplier performance, and adherence to HSSEQ and project standard
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
  

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
$120,000 - $155,000 a year
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.
Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred) 7+ years of procurement and contract management experience within capital projects, ideally in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or industrial sectors
• Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM models, FEED execution, and sourcing of engineering, construction, and process equipment packages
• Experience with various contract forms (lump-sum, cost-plus, target cost) and risk allocation strategies
• Working knowledge of local procurement regulations and construction law
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ERP/procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba), and cost analysis techniques
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities; calm and adaptable under pressure; capable of leading through influence across global project teams.
  

Baltimore, MD
Aberdeen, MD
Conowingo, MD
Frederick, MD
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