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Metasys Technologies · 6 hours ago

Principal Major Projects Contract Administrator – Pre-Award/Post-Award

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

9+ years exp

Metasys Technologies is seeking a Principal Major Projects Contract Administrator for both Pre-Award and Post-Award roles. These positions are critical in supporting the company’s procurement function for capital projects, focusing on contract execution, lifecycle management, and developing procurement strategies.

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Hiring Manager

Alonna Lankard

Responsibilities

Manage all post-award activities for multiple major project contracts, including change orders, amendments, renewals, and closeouts

Monitor supplier performance for adherence to contract terms, safety requirements, service levels, and cost controls

Support documentation quality, communication pathways, and dispute resolution processes

Develop and enforce post-award contract management work processes, particularly around change order procedures

Lead complex cross-functional contract management activities and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership

Independently negotiate complex contract issues and modifications

Drive continuous improvement of contract administration processes, tools, and governance frameworks

Serve as primary liaison to the Legal Department for contract-related matters

Mentor, train, and support less experienced contract management staff; develop and deliver training across stakeholder groups

Partner closely with Project Management, PMO, Engineering, Construction, and other key leadership groups

Collaborate with other business units to share best practices and align contract methodologies

Provide subject matter expertise in construction project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, and heavy civil contract administration

Lead composition, negotiation, and administration of engineering and construction change orders

Qualification

Contract managementConstruction project controlsNegotiation skillsBudgetingResource planningChange order governanceSupplier performance monitoringProject management methodologiesAnalyticalTrainingReport developmentMicrosoft Office SuiteContract systems proficiencyLean Six SigmaCommunication skillsCritical thinkingConflict managementMentoringAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience

Nine (9) years of experience executing and managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, utility, or industrial construction projects

Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex contracting strategies (EPC, CMAR, PDB, DB, GMP)

Strong knowledge of QA/QC for contract documents

Ability to apply business acumen, project management methodologies, and industry best practices

Skilled at managing conflict positively with a focus on win-win outcomes

Knowledge of budgeting, resource planning, contract formulation, bid evaluation, and RFP development

Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences

Analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to interpret complex information and solve problems effectively

Ability to develop reports, dashboards, models, and simulations

Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload independently based on department priorities

Preferred

Master's degree in Construction Management or related field

Relevant certifications such as: Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract systems such as SRM, Ariba, SAP, Primavera, or similar tools