Construction Contracts Specialist/Senior Construction Contracts Specialist

Job Summary

Dominion Energy is seeking two Construction Contracts Specialists or Senior Construction Contract Specialists to support the Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) project at multiple nuclear power stations. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective development and management of nuclear safety related Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) related contracts in a cost-effective and timely manner, and manages complex nuclear generation agreements of materials, equipment and/or services. Is responsible for daily administration of executed EPC Agreements, including but not limited to: resolution of billing issues, coordination of letter of credit or retention, interpretation of contract language, validation of contract deliverables to ensure compliance with terms and conditions. Serves as primary point of contact to review and negotiate requested contract amendments and change orders to accommodate unanticipated situations and ensure compliance with contract requirements, while minimizing impacts to project cost and schedule.  

Additional responsibilities include: 

> Maintains day-to-day contact with SLR personnel for awareness of supplier performance and deviation to contract requirements. 
> Coordinates resolution of contractual and technical disagreements between the company and suppliers. 
> Assists in audit strategies when billing and contract disputes arise. 
> Compiles reports for management that monitors contract status, reports analysis, and overall contract performance. 
> Develops and recommends strategies for ascertaining performance criteria with contracts. 
> Monitors progress and schedule milestones in contract to ensure provisions are met that lead to on-time payment. 
> Supports identification and implementation of cost improvements for contracted materials and services. 
> Assists in compiling information for project planning, cost controls and forecasting.  
> Supports training of SLR employees on contract specifics.  
> Supports activities related to Rider Filing requirements. 
> With general direction, works with supply chain to develop appropriate supply chain strategies for procurement and materials management for SLR organization. 
> Assists with the review of solicitation documents and supports evaluation of proposals consistent with established bid process. 
> Serves as part of the project team that negotiates EPC agreements with large construction suppliers. 
> Supports activities related to identification, solicitation, evaluation and award of bids to suppliers. 
> Negotiates and maintains Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's).
 
A relocation package may be available for the selected eligible candidate.
 
Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Construction Contracts Specialist: 3+ years contract life-cycle management, supply chain management and/or business management.

Senior Construction Contracts Specialist: 5+ years contract life-cycle management, supply chain management and/or business management.

Prior work experience in the nuclear industry is preferred
 
Commercial and technical negotiation skills.  
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, manages multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
Excellent project management skills,
Anticipate, understand and respond to customer needs.  
Work effectively with cross functional teams and outside parties and is comfortable with all levels of employees
Effective decision making and problem solving, applies good business judgement
Effective verbal/writing/presentation skills. 
Excellent analytical skills, including value/cost/trend analysis. 
Technologically proficient.  
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles. 
Research, gather, analyze large volumes of complex data and perform mathematical calculations. 
Verification of data and present statistical reports and documentation. 
Respond to regulatory related interrogatories. 
 

Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.  A Master's Degree will count as one year toward the years of experience.

 
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3, W1, or 1, plus the appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above are encouraged to apply.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Discipline(s):  Business,  Construction Engineering

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