Contract Manager

This individual will be the commercial single point of contact between the Business Unit and the contractor during contract execution and will be responsible for commercial contract governance, input to ongoing contract development/improvement, contractor performance tracking and reporting, and internally coordinating resolution for contractor commercial related disputes by engaging Risk Management, Legal, Supply Chain leadership and Senior BU leadership as required This position will support the Anderson County Combined Cycle project in Anderson County, SC. This may require off-site visits to contractor fabrication/equipment shops to ensure proper contractor schedule focus on major equipment for assigned contracts (strategic and major EPC) and other non-strategic contracts where schedule impact can result in economic harm or regulatory commitment impacts.

Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: Charlotte, NC (28202)
Contract duration: 12 Months+
Address, City, State, Zip: Charlotte, Raleigh, or other NC or SC office preferred. Other locations will be considered but an eventual site assignment to Anderson County, SC will be required within 6-9 months-4 days per week. Per Diem will be considered if needed.

Job Description:
1-year renewable contract (project assignment ~3 years)

This position is accountable for the Contract Manager duties for Services, Equipment Supply, and materials.

Ensure contract compliance with Supply Chain policy and other Client policies. Responsible for managing contract provisions and coordinating contract change orders with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of contract requirements and options.

This position is responsible for actively managing the execution of key strategic contracts and/or major Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts of key Gas Program contractors and Suppliers for the Enterprise. This individual will be the commercial single point of contact between the Business Unit and the contractor during contract execution and will be responsible for commercial contract governance, input to ongoing contract development/improvement, contractor performance tracking and reporting, and internally coordinating resolution for contractor commercial related disputes by engaging Risk Management, Legal, Supply Chain leadership and Senior BU leadership as required This position will support the Anderson County Combined Cycle project in Anderson County, SC.

Also integral to this position is supporting the assigned contracts (strategic and major EPC) with contractor relationship management and leadership in expediting parts and services from contractors in support of Client project schedules and commitments. This will include leading problem resolution efforts with contractors through direct hands-on negotiations and trouble-shooting to ensure delivery of critical equipment and services to meet schedule requirements, which may be driven by economics or regulatory deadlines. This may require off-site visits to contractor fabrication/equipment shops to ensure proper contractor schedule focus on major equipment for assigned contracts (strategic and major EPC) and other non-strategic contracts where schedule impact can result in economic harm or regulatory commitment impacts.

Note: A project assignment to Anderson County, SC is required and anticipated to occur within 6-9 months from start date.

• Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience preferred but not required
• Preferred knowledge with MAXIMO, or similar purchasing software.
• Familiar with relevant power industry equipment usage (i.e., turbines, generators, boilers, motor control centers, breakers, valves, etc.
• Experience working with EPCs is preferred.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Plant Maintenance, or Engineering concepts
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence internal business partner senior management, suppliers, and other stakeholders utilizing commercial acumen skills sets
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills

Relative to the job this contractor will be performing, please answer the below questions:
Will this worker be performing any physical labor? N
Will this worker be required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)? Y, at times
If so, what kind? Hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.
Will this worker work in the field, plant, lab or office environment? Office at a construction site
Will this worker encounter any hazardous work conditions? If so, please explain. N
Will this worker be required to lift as part of their duties? N If so, how many pounds on average? N/A
Will this worker be required to climb ladders? If so, what is the height of the ladder? N
Will this worker be required to use any machinery? N
Will this worker be required to drive as part of their duties? If so, what is the radius of the miles driven on average? N

Qualification Assessment
Must Have
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Yes
Hybrid teammates