Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal

Pay Rate: Bay Area - $147,000 to $219,000

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Oakland, CA

• Lead complex cross-functional projects and contracts.
• Act as a single point of contact for procurement from project initiation through completion.
• Develop project procurement plans.
• Follow the seven-step sourcing process.
• Support the development of project procurement work processes.
• Advise senior leadership on contracting strategy and negotiations.
• Negotiate complex contract issues independently.
• Identify, analyze, and improve existing business processes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Act as a primary liaison to the company's Legal Department.
• Provide guidance, support, mentorship, and training to less experienced staff.
• Develop and deliver contract management training to all stakeholders.
• Promote knowledge sharing and use of best practices across the company.

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of nine (9) 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.
• Experience in developing complex contracting strategies such as EPC/CMAR/PDB/DB/GMP.
• Certification such as PMP, PgMP, CCE, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience in major construction project controls, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Experience with QA and QC regarding contract documents.
• Expertise in management, administration, and negotiation of engineering and construction contracts.
• Ability to apply business knowledge, project management methodologies, and best practices.
• Conflict management skills with a focus on win-win resolutions.
• Knowledge of budget and resource allocation, contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, critical, and technical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in developing reports, models, and simulations.
• Ability to prioritize workload independently based on department priorities and goals.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract information systems like SRM, Ariba, SAP.