Job Description

Prime Contracts Manager

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions team has an immediate opening for an experienced Prime Contracts Manager in our growing District. You will be part of our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business supporting Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Environmental Management, and Office of Science, and commercial nuclear construction projects working to recapitalize our nations nuclear infrastructure and support the next generation of nuclear power reactors.

The successful candidate will have worked contractual matters in nuclear projects or other large federal/commercial type projects.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

This position is for support of our Savannah River, SC projects and successful candidate will work primarily on-site with some time in our office in Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities

• Support prime contract administration.
• Manage non-technical aspects of the projects to which they are assigned.
• Provide guidance and assistance and collaborate with Project Managers on scope management, change management, schedule, risk, and other contract matters.
• Document and agree on any changes or amendments that may arise during the implementation or execution.
• Understand, interpret and transmit relevant contract information, processes and procedures to all key project participants.
• Expert in the Prime RFP process and procedures, responding to procurement requirements, proposals, successfully negotiate change orders under tens to hundreds of million dollar commercial and federal projects.
• Collaborate with other KIE discipline leads on the project to implement effective change management best practices.
• Support Construction Management and Program Management engagements by assisting with contractual management issues.
• Oversee non-technical aspects of on-going Contracts, including compliance with the Contract documents to ensure that the requirements of the contracts are implemented and maintained.
• Collaborate with procurement on current prime contract flow downs to subcontractors, task orders and modifications.
• Develop processes for non-technical contract administration elements to adhere to the requirements of the contract as necessary.
• Review all contract documents to minimize conflicts and ambiguities.
• Conduct contract awareness and lead change management efforts with key project staff.
• Assist PM in preparation of correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.
• Facilitate the preparation of prime contract changes and administration, review and settlement of contract change negotiations and participation in the development of affirmative claims and support to the project and the legal department on defense of claims.
• Includes preparation of change order and claim logs.
• Assist the Project Manager in contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment.
• Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract and are in compliance with the both KIE and the Client's requirements.
• Monitor schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual notices and certifications. Monitor project budget and earned value in coordination with Project Manager and Design Leads.
• Prepare/distribute monthly Contractual reports as requested.
• Collaborate with Project Manager regarding overall monthly Progress Report

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, pre-law, or supply chain.
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience required preferably in Prime Contract management but subcontract management experience may be considered if relevant; however position may grade higher for those with more experience.
• Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting procedures.
• Knowledge of Department of Energy Acquistion Regulation (DEAR) and other commercial nuclear related contractual terms is highly desired.
• Excellent, demonstrated customer communication and collaborations skills; with the ability to connect and build relationships with others inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a variety of corporate departments and districts to assist in the delivery of proposals.
• Familiarity with the construction industry strongly preferred, both in bidding and execution phase.
• Ability to work independently and think analytically with minimal oversight.
• Ability to think innovatively to offer practical solutions while achieving targeted risk profile.
• Ability to manage employees.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Working knowledge of MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams).
• Other software working knowledge such as SharePoint, SmartSheet and SAP desired but not required.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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