Senior Contract Manager - Infra & Capital Projects (Onsite)

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

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.