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Principal Major Projects Contract Manager

Ampcus, Inc
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2026
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Principal Major Projects Contract Manager Location: Oakland, CA Position Summary: The Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal will be a part of the first dedicated procurement function for capital projects. This individual will be responsible to develop and execute sourcing strategy and procurement of goods and services that support our most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives. This role requires expertise in developing and executing alternate delivery methods such as EPC, PDB, DB and CMAR and project procurement manager. Also, the role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, such as project managers, construction managers, risk management, engineering, legal, sourcing and others. Job Responsibilities:
  • Leads the most complex cross-functional projects and contracts.
  • For assigned projects be a SPOC for procurement from project initiation through completion.
  • Develop project procurement plans.
  • Follow seven step sourcing process.
  • Support the development project procurement work process.
  • Advises senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations.
  • Negotiates the most complex contract issues independently.
  • Leads the effort to identify, analyze, improve existing business processes, or create new ones within the department to meet new goals and objectives.
  • Works closely with key stakeholders such as Project Management Director, PMO Director, Engineering Director, and others to ensure alignment.
  • Acts as a primary liaison for the contracts team to Legal Department.
  • Provides active guidance, support, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff.
  • Develops and delivers contract management training to all stakeholders.

Background Qualifications:
Minimum:
  • Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experience.
  • Nine (9) years of experience in a similar role executing and managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, or industrial construction projects.
Desired:
  • Master's degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
  • Experience in developing complex contracting strategies EPC/CMAR/PDB/DB/GMP.
  • Certification such as one of the following or related: Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) certificate, Lean six sigma certification, green or black belt.
  • Experience in major construction project controls, cost estimating, and scheduling.
  • Experience with quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) regarding contract documents.
  • Subject matter expertise with composition, management, administration, and negotiation of engineering and construction contracts and change orders.
  • Ability to apply business knowledge, project management methodologies, and best practices.
  • Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win-win resolution in mind.
  • Knowledge of budget and resource allocation and formulation of contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.
  • Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Analytical, critical, and technical thinking skills. Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Ability to develop reports, models, and simulations.
  • Prioritizes workload independently based on department priorities and goals.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and contract information systems and applications (e.g. SRM, Ariba, SAP, scheduling software).
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

 

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