Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Contract Manager, ANS

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Basic life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a senior procurement and contracts leader to develop and execute strategies for data center construction projects, FEED and EPCM work, and supplier management onsite with clients.

You will collaborate with engineering, finance, and legal teams, manage pre‑award activities, negotiate contracts, and monitor KPIs while ensuring compliance and risk control across global project teams.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ERP/procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba), and cost analysis techniques.

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 corporate 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

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English-French

SAP Ariba

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP Ariba

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

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 Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

• 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.

• 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
• 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.

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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.