Senior Contracts Manager

What We’Re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Contracts Manager to support a diverse portfolio of federal, state, municipal, and commercial contracts in a dynamic corporate environment. Applicants must possess at least 12 years of relevant contract, purchasing, and subcontract administration and management experience with a proven ability to navigate complex contracting requirements and lead cradle-to-grave contract processes for strong consideration.

In addition, you’ll bring deep knowledge of FAR Parts 15, 36, and 44, DoD Supplements, and state-level (DOT) contracting to this role, and experience with Federal Schedule Contracting (OASIS, MAS), negotiation of Design/Build, Architect & Engineering, and Construction Management contracts/subcontracts, and proficiency with Oracle ERP systems are essential for long-term success. 

What You’Ll Do:

• Manage and fulfill contract requirements, including review and interpretation of solicitation and contract documents, guidance on terms and conditions, proposal support, and negotiation of agreements.
• Draft contract correspondence, maintain documentation, monitor compliance, and resolve disputes.
• Issue and negotiate NDAs, teaming agreements, MOUs, and other agreements as needed.
• Oversee subcontractor engagement from initiation through close-out, or mentor others in these activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments and serve as a liaison with clients to ensure contract fulfillment and proper management reviews.
• Prepare for and participate in federal contractor purchasing system reviews.
• Develop and maintain automated reporting and tracking mechanisms using Oracle and other tools.

What You Need To Succeed:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Purchasing, Contracting, or a related field, or equivalent directly applicable years of experience (an advanced degree is desirable, but is not required)
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant contract, purchasing, and subcontract administration/management experience supporting public and commercial contracts.
• Experience with FAR Parts 15, 36, and 44, DoD Supplements, and state-level (DOT) contracting preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal Schedule Contracting (OASIS, MAS), Design/Build, Architect & Engineering, and Construction Management contracts/subcontracts.
• Proficiency using Oracle ERP systems and the Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to develop automated reporting/tracking mechanisms.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, quick turnaround environment.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $190,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.