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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
Dominion Energy is seeking a Construction Contracts Specialists or Senior Construction Contract Specialists to support the Nuclear Projects department across multiple nuclear power stations. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective development and management of nuclear safety related Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) related contracts in a cost-effective and timely manner, and manages complex nuclear generation agreements of materials, equipment and/or services. Is responsible for daily administration of executed EPC Agreements, including but not limited to: resolution of billing issues, coordination of letter of credit or retention, interpretation of contract language, validation of contract deliverables to ensure compliance with terms and conditions. Serves as primary point of contact to review and negotiate requested contract amendments and change orders to accommodate unanticipated situations and ensure compliance with contract requirements, while minimizing impacts to project cost and schedule.
Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintains day-to-day contact with Projects personnel for awareness of supplier performance and deviation to contract requirements.
• Coordinates resolution of contractual and technical disagreements between the company and suppliers.
• Assists in audit strategies when billing and contract disputes arise.
• Compiles reports for management that monitors contract status, reports analysis, and overall contract performance.
• Develops and recommends strategies for ascertaining performance criteria with contracts.
• Monitors progress and schedule milestones in contract to ensure provisions are met that lead to on-time payment.
• Supports identification and implementation of cost improvements for contracted materials and services.
• Assists in compiling information for project planning, cost controls and forecasting.
• Supports training of Projects employees on contract specifics.
• Supports activities related to Rider Filing requirements.
• With general direction, works with supply chain to develop appropriate supply chain strategies for procurement and materials management for Projects organization.
• Assists with the review of solicitation documents and supports evaluation of proposals consistent with established bid process.
• Serves as part of the project team that negotiates EPC agreements with large construction suppliers.
• Supports activities related to identification, solicitation, evaluation and award of bids to suppliers.
• Negotiates and maintains Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's).
  A relocation package may be available for the selected eligible candidate.
  Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Construction Contracts Specialist: 3 or more years contract life-cycle management, supply chain management and/or business management.
Senior Construction Contracts Specialist: 5 or more years contract life-cycle management, supply chain management and/or business management.
Prior work experience in the nuclear industry is preferred.
Considerable related work experience dealing with contractors, integrated suppliers and alliance partners, knowledge of purchasing laws and practices, working knowledge of business and contract law, and sound understanding of procurement principles and negotiation techniques and strategies.
Skills: leadership; excellent verbal/writing/presentation; effective human relations, demonstrated effective influence, persuasion and negotiation; excellent work and project management skills; effective decision making and problem solving; strong organizational skills;negotiating payment settlements; forecasting and trend analysis; value/cost analysis; excellent math and computer skills; analytical; computer proficiency.
Knowledge: working knowledge of accounting principles; considerable work experience with energy contracts and negotiations; basic knowledge and application of regulatory methods requirements, rate making principles, and procedures.
Abilities: work effectively with employees at all levels and external personnel; apply good business judgment; apply analytical abilities to diverse issues; ability apply acquired knowledge and skills; manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; ability to research, gather, analyze large volumes of complex data and perform mathematical calculations, and verify data to prepare and present statistical reports and documentation ability to work effectively with team and outside parties, respond to regulatory related interrogatories, anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Discipline(s): Business, Construction Engineering
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$90900 - $118100
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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