Lead Contracts Manager

AtkinsRéalis

Lead Contracts Manager managing procurement strategies and contract negotiations for pharmaceutical CAPEX projects at AtkinsRéalis. Collaborating with various teams to ensure project success while adhering to compliance and best practices.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAlabama, Maryland, Ohio, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute procurement strategies for large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects
Lead contract negotiations with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, and suppliers
Ensure all technical, financial, and legal aspects of procurement activities are thoroughly reviewed and approved before contract execution
Work closely with construction management teams to coordinate procurement, delivery, and installation of critical capital equipment
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of equipment and materials into the project schedule
Oversee vendor performance, ensuring all EPCM agreements align with project deliverables and construction milestones
Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier and construction contracts
Serve as the primary liaison between legal, engineering, finance, and construction teams
Monitor contract compliance, ensuring that variations, scope changes, and claims are properly reviewed, documented, and resolved
Maintain oversight of EPCM-related procurement activities
Conduct job site visits at least three days per week when required
Maintain compliance with Client’s global procurement and construction policies
Utilize e-procurement and contract management tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or a related field
10 years relevant experience
Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects
Understanding of administration of construction contracts – for liens, AIA contracts, etc.
Highly articulate, clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Thorough understanding and utilization of information technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
leaves of absences options
flexible work options
recognition and employee satisfaction programs
employee assistance program
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement strategiescontract negotiationsEPCM agreementscontract complianceconstruction contracts administrationcapital equipment installationvendor performance oversightproblem solvingdecision making

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsanalytical approachcollaborationleadership