Major Projects Contract Manager
Axelon Services Corporation
Oakland, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ariba, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Construction Contracts, Construction Control, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Establish Priorities, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Project Control, Project Development, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Request for Proposals (RFP), Resource Management, SAP, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
POSTED
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Summary:
- Pay Rate: Bay Area – $147,000 to $219,000
- Work Mode: Hybrid
- Location: Oakland, CA
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
Preferred Skills:
- 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.
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