Job Title: Construction Site Contracts Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Construction Site Contracts Manager to oversee contract management and procurement for our data center construction projects. You will play a crucial role in developing contract strategies, conducting negotiations, and ensuring successful supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Contract Strategy Documents with the assistance of the Project Manager.
• Review and assist in the preparation of Single Source Justifications, Award Recommendations, and Contract documents.
• Coordinate project-specific insurance requirements.
• Establish Negotiation Plans and conduct or participate in negotiations.
• Manage the RFP process, including commercial evaluations and pre-bid meetings.
• Process change orders, RFIs, submittals, notification letters, and purchase agreements.
• Assist with and implement new contract process controls when appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with the home office regarding Procurement matters.
• Produce and compile accurate reports for the project team, stakeholders, and clients.
• Develop an advanced understanding of construction and related contract agreements.
• Conduct price analysis, modeling, purchase-price cost analysis, and identify competitive benchmarks.
• Attend and contribute to Commercial meetings.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of ten years of experience in procurement and contract administration, with a focus on technology-based projects.
• Experience in Construction of Data Centers is required.
• Strong understanding of contract requirements and the preparation of RFPs/RFIs.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Proficiency in planning, leading, and structuring negotiations with both internal and external customers and suppliers to optimize value.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with various procurement methodologies and sourcing techniques.
• Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing, and persuasion skills.
• Results-focused with a proactive approach to workload.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Ariba, SharePoint, Compass, and PDF editing software.
• Strong plus: experience with our client's office and data center construction.

Work Environment

The position is based in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will use various technologies and tools, including Ariba, SharePoint, Compass, and PDF editing software. This role requires effective time management to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work. The dress code is business casual.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $70 - $85