Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal

Spectraforce Technologies; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal in Oakland, CA. This role leads highly complex procurement for capital projects, developing sourcing strategies and managing contracts across EPC/CMAR/PDB/DB delivery methods.

The position requires extensive experience in major heavy civil or industrial construction contracts, collaboration with project and engineering teams, and close work with Legal and procurement leadership. Hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
• Nine years of experience in a similar role executing and managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, or industrial construction projects.
• Master's degree in Construction Management or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience developing complex contracting strategies EPC/CMAR/PDB/DB/GMP.
• Certification such as PMP PgMP CCE Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• Knowledge of budget, resource allocation, contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract information systems (SRM, Ariba, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Leads the most complex cross-functional projects and contracts.
• Be the SPOC for procurement from project initiation through completion and develop project procurement plans.
• Follow seven step sourcing process.
• Support the development of the project procurement work process.
• Advise senior leadership on contracting strategy and negotiations.
• Negotiate the most complex contract issues independently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment.
• Act as liaison to the Legal Department for contracts.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to contract management staff.
• Develop and deliver contract management training to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Master's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

SRM

Ariba

SAP

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Title: Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal

Location: Oakland, CA 94612 (Hybrid)

Duration: Direct Hire/Permanent

Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Schedule: Standard work week - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (California Overtime or Federal Overtime)

Department Overview:

The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services at the company. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of annual company spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle.

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

Reporting Relationship:

The Major Projects Project Manager, Principal will report to the Senior Manager, Major Projects Procurement.

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 project procurement work process
• Advises senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations.
• Negotiates the most complex contract issues independently.
• Leads the effort to identify, analyze, improve existing 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 the company's Legal Department.
• Provides active guidance, support, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff.
• Develops and delivers contract management training to all stakeholders.
• Collaborates with company Lines of Business to promote knowledge sharing and use of best practices.

Background Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experience.
• Nine (9) years of experience in a similar role executing and managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, or industrial construction projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Construction Management or related discipline
• Experience in developing complex contracting strategies EPC/CMAR/PDB/DB/GMP
• Certification such as one of the following or related:
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) certificate
• Lean six sigma certification, green or black belt
• Experience in major construction project controls, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Experience with quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) regarding contract documents.
• Subject matter expertise with composition, management, administration, and negotiation of engineering and construction contracts and change orders
• Ability to apply business knowledge, project management methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win‑win resolution in mind.
• Knowledge of budget and resource allocation and formulation of contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.
• Develops and delivers multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Analytical, critical, and technical thinking skills. Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ability to develop reports, models, and simulations.
• Prioritizes workload independently based on department priorities and goals.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and contract information systems and applications (e.g. SRM, Ariba, SAP, scheduling software).