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Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.\nWe operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.\nWe hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values-Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity -guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.\nAbout the role\nThe Procurement Contracts Manager (EPC Projects) is responsible for leading the formationand negotiation of complex procurement contracts that support the development, design, construction, and deployment of next-generation nuclear infrastructure. This role ensures contracts are commercially sound, legally compliant, and aligned with technical and schedule requirements. Working closely with legal, engineering, project, and contract administrationteams, you will oversee critical vendor agreements, from services to long-lead equipment purchases to construction contracts, ensuring risk is managed and performance is enforced throughout the project lifecycle.\nResponsibilities\nContract Strategy & Development: Lead the development of procurement contract strategies and templates for major equipment, materials, and services. \nNegotiation & Execution: Own the negotiation of terms and conditions, pricing structures, risk allocation, and change management protocols in alignment with company objectives. \nContract Lifecycle Management: Oversee contract formation and execution, partnering with Contract Administration on compliance and close-out, in coordination with project controls, legal, and supply chain stakeholders. \nContract Administration Partnership: Work closely with Contract Administration to deliver a smooth handoff of executed contracts and provide commercial support on change orders, claims, and dispute resolution, partnering with project controls and legal to protect schedule and cost outcomes. \nStakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a key interface between engineering, legal, finance, and project management teams to ensure contracts reflect technical requirements and project realities.\nNuclear Quality & Supply Chain Assurance: Embed quality, export control, and counterfeit-parts prevention requirements into contract terms and supplier qualification, coordinating with Quality Assurance on NQA-1 supplier status, flow-down of 10 CFR Part 21 reporting obligations, and ITAR/EAR controls. \nCompliance & Process Improvement: Ensure all contract activities meet applicable legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards (e.g., NQA-1, DOE funding requirements), and improve standardization of procurement processes. \nExperience\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.\n7-10+ years of experience in procurement contracts, commercial management, or supply chain roles within capital-intensive or highly regulated industries \nDemonstrated experience supporting Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, including drafting and negotiating EPC contracts across the full project lifecycle \nProven track record of leading complex contract negotiations, including fixed-price, time-and-materials, and EPC agreements \nFamiliarity with U.S. federal acquisition regulations, DOE funding agreements, or similar public-sector contracting frameworks \nDeep understanding of contract risk management, change order procedures, and claims/disputes resolution \nNice to Have\nPrior experience in nuclear, energy, infrastructure, aerospace, or defense sectors \nKnowledge of industry standards (e.g., FAR/DFARS, NQA-1, ASME, ITAR) \nExperience with ERP or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., SAP, Icertis, Oracle, NetSuite) \nJD or advanced degree in law, business, or supply chain is a plus \nBenefits\nCompetitive compensation packages\n401k with company match\nMedical, dental, vision plans\nGenerous vacation policy, plus holidays\nEstimated Starting Salary Range\n The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. \nEEO Statement\n The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.\nExport Control\nCertain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.\nRecruiting Fraud Alert\nYour safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through our official careers page.\nThe Nuclear Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. 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