Lead Commercial Contract Manager

Role Overview

• Accountable for the highest-level Lead Commercial Contract Manager duties for Services, Equipment Supply, and materials
• Ensure contract compliance with Supply Chain policy and other Duke Energy policies
• Responsible for managing contract provisions and coordinating contract change orders with stakeholders
• 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
• Commercial single point of contact between the Business Unit and the contractor during contract execution
• Responsible for commercial contract governance, input to ongoing contract development/improvement, contractor performance tracking and reporting, and coordinating resolution for contractor commercial related disputes
• Support the assigned contracts with contractor relationship management and leadership
• Expedite parts and services from contractors in support of Duke Energy project schedules and commitments
• Leading problem resolution efforts with contractors through direct hands-on negotiations and troubleshooting to ensure delivery of critical equipment and services to meet schedule requirements
• Off-site visits to contractor fabrication/equipment shops to ensure proper contractor schedule focus

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management OR Science
• Minimum of 7 years required related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree AND 7 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 11 years related work experience
• (Principal Commercial Contract Manager) Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 10 years required related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree AND 10 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 14 years related work experience
• Graduate degree in engineering, science, business, accounting, supply chain or similar (preferred)
• Excellent written and oral skills (preferred)
• Persistence and follow through in holding contractors to commitments (preferred)
• Excellent planning and organizational skills (preferred)
• Extensive knowledge in dealing with contractors in non-performing situations (preferred)
• Project management experience (preferred)
• C.P.M., CPSM, CAPM, PMP, P.E., or comparable professional certifications (preferred)
• Purchasing experience (preferred)
• Ability to effectively interact at various levels including Executive levels (preferred)
• Familiar with one of the following, CAS, MAXIMO, or similar purchasing software (specific requirement)
• Familiar with relevant power industry equipment usage (i.e., turbines, generators, boilers, motor control centers, breakers, valves, etc.) (specific requirement)
• Knowledge of Project Management, Plant Maintenance, or Engineering concepts (specific requirement)
• Knowledge of business case development, total cost of ownership, and net present value concepts (specific requirement)

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• friendly work environment
• opportunities for growth and development
• recognition for your work
• competitive pay and benefits