1099 Contractor Procurement Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Job Description: Company Description ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations. Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.Job Description ProSidian Seeks a Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0029029] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected) in The CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Area Clearance Designation(s): STD Background Chk Contract Contingent, generally located across the CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Across The District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region supporting a a department within the US Department of Energy [The Loan Programs Office (LPO)] that provides attractive debt financing for high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in the United States. The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0029029] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant. We seek Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0029029] candidates with relevant Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Clients such as DOE. 0 JOB OVERVIEW Provide services and support as a Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist [Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services] aligned with the Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Industry Sector focussing on RM | Risk Management Solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) | DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program Generally Located In CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) and across the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region (Of Country/World) Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected). The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist Reviews EPC contracts, change orders, claims, contractor performance, and contractual risk. Serves as a Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist within the Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support swim lane, delivering bankable, technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services by converting discipline-specific engineering, construction, compliance, operating, commercial, and risk findings into lender-ready due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision-support outputs. Serve as a Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist - Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support Specialist (Labor Category: Senior Consultant II) to provide Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support Operations / Compliance as part of an as part of an Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services | Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Advisory / Technical Due Diligence / Credit Evaluation / Lifecycle Monitoring Team that provides Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services. This includes activities that address and EPC compliance reviews: Reviews EPC contract requirements, contractor obligations, change orders, claims, and construction documentation. The EPC Contract Specialist is a subject-matter expert responsible for the administration, review, compliance monitoring, and risk management of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts throughout a project's lifecycle. The role ensures that EPC contractors meet contractual obligations related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, performance guarantees, regulatory requirements, and project delivery milestones. Typical responsibilities include: Reviewing and interpreting EPC contract terms, technical specifications, and commercial provisions. Monitoring contractor compliance with contractual requirements, performance guarantees, and key project milestones. Evaluating change orders, claims, variations, and contract amendments. Supporting risk identification and mitigation related to schedule, cost, technical performance, and contractual obligations. Verifying Conditions Precedent, payment milestones, disbursement requests, and completion certification requirements. Coordinating with engineering, project controls, legal, finance, and construction teams to resolve contractual issues. Assessing contractor performance and supporting dispute avoidance and resolution activities. Preparing contract status reports, compliance assessments, and documentation for lenders, owners, or independent engineers. In the context of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), an EPC Contract Specialist would provide independent oversight of EPC contractor performance, evaluate compliance with financing and loan agreement requirements, support technical due diligence and credit evaluation activities, and contribute to construction monitoring, disbursement certification, completion certification, and overall project risk management. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0029029] Provides Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on EPC contract administration, contractor obligations, guarantees, change control, and claims. Reviews project documentation, evaluates technical and commercial interfaces, identifies risks and mitigations, validates assumptions, supports conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable, and prepares defensible work products including EPC compliance reviews, milestone provisions, payment conditions, performance guarantees, and contractual risk analysis. Coordinates with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision-making. The role(s) are located in the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region, at or near CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States). Initially identified Work Site Address (Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected): 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585Qualifications Desired Qualifications For Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract Specialist | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0029029] Candidates: 10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients. Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or related technical field. PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or discipline-specific credentials preferred where applicable. 10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients. Skills Required Primarily focused on Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support Functional Area Activities. Independent engineering review; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) - Style documentation discipline; technical due diligence; risk assessment; EPC contract administration, contractor obligations, guarantees, change control, and claims; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings for credit, construction, monitoring, and certification decisions. Competencies RequiredTechnical judgment; independence and objectivity; analytical rigor; attention to detail; defensible documentation; client service orientation; cross-functional collaboration; issue escalation; quality mindset; schedule discipline; and ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications. Ancillary Details Of The RolesAncillary role detail: may participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program represents DOE/LPO-supported financing and lifecycle oversight activities for large-scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services to support financing decisions and protect government lending interests throughout the project lifecycle. DOE financing activities that support U.S. energy infrastructure, energy security, domestic production, and strategic energy investments. The financing authority itself would typically be administered through the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO).The Loan Programs Office (LPO) is the financing arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, responsible for providing Direct loans, loan guarantees, credit assistance, and project finance support for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the United States. The LPO evaluates projects from Technical, Engineering, Financial, Commercial, Environmental, Regulatory, Construction, and Operational perspectives before financing decisions are made. Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services are needed for complex energy projects. DOE/LPO frequently requires independent technical reviews similar to those used by commercial lenders, export credit agencies, multilateral development banks, and institutional project finance investors. An EDF-style Independent Engineering engagement could include:- Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration and production | Reservoir development | Drilling programs)- Midstream (Pipelines | Compression facilities | LNG infrastructure | Storage terminals)- Downstream (Refineries | Petrochemical facilities | Processing plants)- Power & Utilities (Generation facilities | Transmission infrastructure | Grid modernization | Energy storage) Other Details Role supports NAICS 541330 Engineering Services for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program/Loan Programs Office (LPO) energy infrastructure financing, with work performed for high-impact oil and gas, power, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Outputs must be independent, traceable to source evidence, suitable for lender review, and aligned with technical due diligence, construction monitoring, EPC oversight, completion certification, operations monitoring, and long-term debt-service viability assessment needs. #TechnicalCrossCuttingJobs #Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) #Jugaad #Copitas #AskWhy #Zakat #PokaYoke #AskidaEmekAdditional Information As a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian. Eight ProSidian Global CompetenciesPersonal Effectiveness – The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.Continuous Learning – Ongoing pursuit of knowledge, skills, and adaptability to remain relevant, competent, and professionally competitive.Leadership – Inspiring, guiding, and motivating others toward shared goals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strategic organizational success.Client Service – Delivering responsive, high-quality solutions that address client needs, build trust, and strengthen long-term partnerships.Business Management – Coordinating people, processes, and resources to achieve strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable organizational performance.Business Development – Identifying, pursuing, and securing growth opportunities through strategic relationships, market insight, and innovative solutions.Technical Expertise – Applying specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience to solve complex problems with accuracy.Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership) – Generating creative solutions, sharing insights, and influencing industr