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Cynet Systems · 3 months ago

Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

Cynet Systems is seeking a Principal Major Projects Contract Manager to lead complex cross-functional projects and contracts. This role involves managing procurement from initiation through completion and providing strategic guidance on contracting and sourcing while collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Lead complex cross-functional projects and contracts as a single point of contact for procurement

Develop and execute project procurement plans following the seven-step sourcing process

Advise senior leadership on contracting strategy, negotiations, and risk management

Negotiate complex contract issues independently

Identify, analyze, and improve existing business processes or develop new processes to meet project goals

Collaborate closely with key stakeholders such as Project Management Director, PMO Director, Engineering Director, and others

Serve as primary liaison for the contracts team to the client’s Legal Department

Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to less experienced contract management staff

Develop and deliver contract management training to all stakeholders

Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across the organization

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement managementConstruction project experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyContract negotiationAnalytical skillsProject management certificationsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsConflict management

Required

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

9+ years of experience executing and managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, or industrial construction projects

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and contract management systems (e.g., SRM, Ariba, SAP, scheduling software)

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage conflicts constructively and achieve win-win resolutions

Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences

Knowledge of budget and resource allocation, contract formulation, bids, agreements, and RFPs

Preferred

Master's degree in Construction Management or related discipline

Experience developing complex contracting strategies (EPC/CMAR/PDB/DB/GMP)

Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), or Lean Six Sigma (Green or XX Belt)

Experience with major construction project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, QA/QC for contract documents

Subject matter expertise in engineering and construction contracts, change orders, and negotiation

Ability to develop reports, models, and simulations to support project decision-making