Senior Public Infrastructure Contracts Lead

Jacobs; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan and company stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO for full-time salaried

Seven paid holidays and caregiverleave

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public-sector procurement

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

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

Tools

CPPB / CPPO / CPCM / CCM certifications

PMP certification

Job description

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.