Senior Contract Manager

Jacobs; Dulles Town Center (VA); Sur place; USD 135 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan and company stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO for full-time salaried

Seven paid holidays and caregiverleave

Résumé du poste

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead complex public-sector construction procurements and oversee the full lifecycle of contracts. You will develop strategies, prepare procurement documents, negotiate terms, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, legal, and finance to ensure project success.

You will guide procurement staff, monitor performance, and drive compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public-sector procurement and contracting experience.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave contracting.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and contract administration.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage complex public-sector construction procurements from pre-award to closeout.
• Develop acquisition strategies and procurement plans for major capital projects.
• Prepare and administer RFPs, IFBs, RFQs and other procurement documents.
• Evaluate contracting approaches and select appropriate procurement methods and contract types.
• Coordinate proposal evaluations and source selection activities.
• Conduct contract negotiations including pricing and terms.
• Develop procurement recommendations for executive leadership.
• Prepare award documentation and support contract execution.
• Manage contract modifications, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Mentor contracting staff and coordinate with engineering, project management, legal, and finance teams.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contracts.

Connaissances

Public-sector procurement

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Public Administration, Engineering, or Finance

Outils

CPPB / CPPO / CPCM / CCM certifications

PMP certification

Description du poste

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to lead complex public-sector construction procurements supporting major capital improvement programs and infrastructure projects. This role serves as a senior procurement professional responsible for independently managing contracts throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle, from procurement planning and solicitation development through contract administration and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex construction procurements from pre-award through post-award administration and contract closeout.
• Develop acquisition strategies, procurement plans, and solicitation schedules for major capital projects.
• Prepare, review, and administer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and other procurement documents.
• Evaluate contracting approaches and recommend appropriate procurement methodologies and contract types.
• Coordinate and facilitate proposal evaluations, technical review committees, and source selection activities.
• Conduct contract negotiations, including pricing analysis, terms and conditions, and scope revisions.
• Develop and present procurement recommendations to executive leadership and procurement review authorities.
• Prepare award documentation and support contract execution activities.
• Manage contract modifications, change orders, claims, dispute resolution, and contract administration activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to contracting staff and project stakeholders regarding procurement policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, legal, and finance teams to ensure procurement objectives are achieved.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain procurement files, documentation, and records in accordance with applicable regulations and audit requirements.
• Support program risk management initiatives and identify opportunities to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of public-sector procurement and contracting experience supporting construction or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurements from planning through contract closeout ("cradle-to-grave" contracting).
• Extensive experience with CMAR, Design-Build, and other alternative project delivery methods.
• Experience developing and administering complex solicitations and source selection processes.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations, contract administration practices, and construction contracting principles.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and contract modifications.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority procurements simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting airport, aviation, transit, or other large public infrastructure programs.
• Professional procurement certification (CPPB, CPPO, CPCM, CCM, PMP, or similar).
• Experience working with large capital improvement programs.
• Prior experience providing mentorship or leadership to contracting teams.
• Certification in Procurement by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $135,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on October 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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