Principal Major Projects Contracts Lead

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

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.