Nuclear Contract Manager 4 (New Projects) at NuScale Power · Houston

NOTE: This position is available for remote work within the contiguous United States with a preference for our Houston, TX office.

POSITION SUMMARY: The New Project Organization will be deploying NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology. In support of the project execution, the Project Contracts Manager at NuScale Power provides comprehensive procurement and contract management support throughout the lifecycle of engineering, design, fabrication, and construction contracts. This role is designed to handle complex OEM agreements, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and other contractual obligations for advanced nuclear technology. the

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contract Lifecycle Management: Represent the New Projects Organization for functions such as drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing a wide range of agreements, including MSAs, OEM supplier agreements, subcontracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, and purchase orders.
2. Negotiation & Liaison: Acts as the New Projects Organization representative to support supply chain and commercial team, to its internal departments, and external suppliers (as needed), negotiating terms with supplier attorneys or purchasing staff to reach consensus. Acts as the New Projects Organization expert for purposes of providing redlined recommendations of various types of contracts/agreements.
3. Risk & Compliance: Represent the New Projects Organization and Coordinates with Legal and Finance departments to minimize risk, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA-1) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations (10 CFR Part 810).
4. Contract Administration: Maintains records, manages changes, and handles closeouts, extensions, or renewals of agreements to support the New Projects Organization.
5. Makes recommendations on contract matters to Project Managers or other operational staff as well as to members of the NuScale Leadership team.
6. Ensures contract closeout, extension, or renewal.
7. Monitors competitive terms. Monitors satisfaction with our terms and conditions and contracting practices. Recommends changes.
8. Implements strategic initiatives and contracting processes to align with NuScale's company goals and objectives.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: A minimum of B.S. or B.A. in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, Economics, or related field required. Masters degree and/or Certified Purchasing Manager preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in procurement and contract management in the nuclear or similar industry required.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $124,400 - $150,138 annually. The full pay range is $111,531 - $174,446 annually.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power