Contracts Administrator- Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken, SC

Overview

Manage prime contract administration for nuclear projects.

Key Responsibilities

• contract review
• schedule monitoring
• budget tracking
• change management
• contract reporting
• compliance oversight

Tasks

-Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Review all contract documents to minimize conflicts and ambiguities. -Monitor schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual notices and certifications. Monitor project budget and earned value in coordination with Project Manager and Design Leads. Assist with identification of project financial issues and recovery options. -Develop processes for non-technical contract administration elements to adhere to the requirements of the contract as necessary. Train the project team on these processes and execute implementation of these processes. -Conduct contract awareness and lead change management efforts with key project staff. -Prepare/distribute monthly Contractual reports as requested. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Includes preparation of change order and claim logs. -The Prime Contracts Manager manages non-technical aspects of the projects to which they are assigned. He/she will also provide guidance and assistance and will collaborate with Project Managers on scope management, change management, schedule, risk, and other contract matters. The Contracts Manager is responsible for documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during the implementation or execution. -Understanding, interpreting and transmitting of relevant contract information, processes and procedures to all key project participants, guide them to understand, follow up and adhere to their related discipline Scope of work in compliance with their responsibilities with the Contract Terms and Conditions, -Collaborate with procurement on current prime contract flow downs to subcontractors, task orders and modifications. -Facilitate the preparation of prime contract changes and administration, review and settlement of contract change negotiations and participation in the development of affirmative claims and support to the project and the legal department on defense of claims -Assist PM in preparation of correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters. -Collaborate with other KIE discipline leads on the project to implement effective change management best practices. -Collaborate with Project Manager regarding overall monthly Progress Report -Assist the Project Manager in contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment. -Engage as requested during pursuit and delivery phase of project. -Oversee non-technical aspects of on-going Contracts, including compliance with the Contract documents to ensure that the requirements of the contracts are implemented and maintained. Review contract performance by monitoring compliance documents, schedules, and deliverables. -Support Construction Management and Program Management engagements by assisting with contractual management issues. -Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract and are in compliance with the both KIE and the Client’s requirements.

Requirements

• far
• dear
• sharepoint
• smartsheet
• sap
• 6+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to work independently and think analytically with minimal oversight. -Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a variety of corporate departments and districts to assist in the delivery of proposals. -Excellent, demonstrated customer communication and collaborations skills; with the ability to connect and build relationships with others inside and outside the organization. -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -A minimum of 6 years of related experience required preferably in Prime Contract management but subcontract management experience may be considered if relevant; however position may grade higher for those with more experience. -Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting procedures. Knowledge of Department of Energy Acquistion Regulation (DEAR) and other commercial nuclear related contractual terms is highly desired. -Regular, reliable attendance -Demonstrated ability to multitask. -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Other software working knowledge such as SharePoint, SmartSheet and SAP desired but not required. -Familiarity with the construction industry strongly preferred, both in bidding and execution phase. -Working knowledge of MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams). -Expert in the Prime RFP process and procedures, responding to procurement requirements, proposals, successfully negotiate change orders under tens to hundreds of million dollar commercial and federal projects. -Ability to think innovatively to offer practical solutions while achieving targeted risk profile. -Ability to manage employees.

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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