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Contracts Manager – Capital Projects

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Location

United States

Posted

35 days ago

Salary

$120K - $150K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishPMP

Job Description

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines. • Manage the competitive bidding process for critical vendors, design-build and general contractors, including preparing and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Invitations to Bid (ITBs). • Evaluate bids, ensuring alignment with project specifications, budgets, and timelines. • Conduct bid analysis, assess contractor qualifications, and recommend selections based on cost, quality, experience, and compliance with project requirements. • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors, design-build firms, and general contractors to secure favorable agreements. • Administer contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and executing contract documents, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. • Monitor contract performance, track deliverables, manage change orders, and resolve disputes or claims with suppliers and contractors. • Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and reporting for all contracts, including adherence to audit and compliance standards. • Manage supplier and contractor relationships, ensuring performance meets contractual standards and project deliverables. • Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply chain risks to inform sourcing, bidding, and contract decisions. • Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., project management, engineering, finance, legal) to forecast demand, define project scopes, and ensure supply chain continuity. • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and construction-specific regulations. • Analyze procurement, bidding, and contract data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve processes.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, construction management, or a related field (advanced degree or certifications like CPSM, CIPS, PMP, or CCM preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience working on capital projects for procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with at least 2 years managing competitive bidding processes for design-build or general contractors and contract administration
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, contract drafting, and vendor/contractor management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract management, competitive bidding, market analysis, and construction industry standards.
  • Familiarity with contract law, risk management, and dispute resolution processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and legal teams.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Must have effective verbal, reading, and written communication skills in the English language

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401k with employer matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
  • Disability Insurance as well as Life/AD&D Insurance
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and HSA (Health Savings Account)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Casual work attire

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