Contracts Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Henderson (NV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Minerals & Metals USA in Henderson, Nevada, seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to support major capital projects and EPCM programs across the United States. The role reports to the Procurement & Contracts Manager and requires a hybrid work approach with occasional site visits.

You will develop contracting strategies, prepare RFPs, lead negotiations, manage changes, and ensure risk allocation and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in contract management, procurement, commercial management, or project services.
• Experience supporting major capital projects in mining, industrial, infrastructure, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience managing the full contract lifecycle from procurement planning through project closeout.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, construction contracts, risk management, and contract administration.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop contracting and procurement strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Support procurement planning, package development, bidder prequalification, and sourcing activities.
• Prepare and administer RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals in accordance with governance requirements.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize construction, consulting, supply, service, and EPCM agreements.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop mitigations.
• Ensure contracts define scope, deliverables, schedule, payment terms, warranties, and performance obligations.
• Partner with stakeholders and legal counsel to allocate project risks.
• Administer contract changes, including entitlement assessments, change order negotiations, and risk management.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, payment milestones, warranties, and deliverables.
• Support project controls through accruals, forecasting, and cash-flow coordination.
• Review contractor closeout documentation for compliance.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and contractors.
• Perform regular site visits (up to three days per week).
• Utilize SAP and Ariba for procurement and contract management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contracting processes and tools.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Minerals & Metals USA is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support major capital projects and EPCM programs across the United States. This position will be based in Henderson, Nevada.

This requisition is intended to fill up to three (3) Senior Contracts Manager positions to support current and anticipated project demands. Successful candidates may be assigned to regional offices or client sites based on business needs.

These positions will operate in a hybrid work environment, requiring a combination of office presence, project site support, and remote work. Travel up to 10% may be required to support project execution, negotiations, contractor interfaces, and key milestones.

Reporting to the Procurement & Contracts Manager, the Contracts Manager is responsible for developing, negotiating, and administering contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Your role

• Develop and implement project-specific contracting and procurement strategies aligned with project objectives.

• Support procurement planning, package development, bidder prequalification, and sourcing activities.

• Prepare and administer RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, commercial assessments, and award recommendations.

• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers.

• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals in accordance with company governance requirements.

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize construction, consulting, supply, service, and EPCM agreements.

• Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Ensure contracts clearly define scope, deliverables, schedule, payment terms, warranties, and performance obligations.

• Partner with project stakeholders and legal counsel to ensure appropriate allocation of project risks.

• Administer contract changes, including entitlement assessments, change order negotiations, and risk management.

• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, payment milestones, warranties, and deliverables.

• Support project controls through accruals, forecasting, and cash-flow coordination.

• Review contractor closeout documentation to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.

• Participate in project meetings with clients and contractors.

• Perform regular site visits (up to three days per week, as required).

• Utilize e‑procurement and contract management systems such as SAP and Ariba.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of contracting processes and tools.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Finance, or related discipline.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in contract management, procurement, commercial management, or project services

• Demonstrated experience supporting major capital projects in mining, industrial, infrastructure, energy, or manufacturing sectors.

• Proven experience managing the full contract lifecycle from procurement planning through project closeout.

• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, construction contracts, risk management, and contract administration.

• Experience leading commercial negotiations and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are 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, AtkinsRéalis 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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $150,000 - $170,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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