About the role

Director of Contracts at Blue Energy overseeing contracting and supply chain management for nuclear energy projects. Leading sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

Define contracting strategies by package (EPC/EPCM/EPCCM, OEM supply, fabrication, construction, installation, logistics, services).
Select pricing and risk models (lump sum, unit rates, T&M, target cost, cost-plus) and align them to scope maturity and delivery risk.
Build and maintain contract templates, commercial terms, flow-down requirements, and approval workflows.
Lead end-to-end sourcing events (market scan, vendor qualification, RFP/RFQ, clarifications, commercial evaluation, award recommendation).
Negotiate and execute high-value agreements, including long-term framework agreements and master service agreements.
Partner with Engineering and Project teams to drive value engineering, standardization, and cost-down opportunities.
Own contract administration, including notices, correspondence, change orders, payment provisions, deliverables tracking, and closeout.
Establish disciplined change management and claims-avoidance practices; support fact-finding and resolution of disputes when needed.
Run supplier business reviews and performance management (quality, schedule, cost, safety, responsiveness).
Translate nuclear QA/regulatory requirements into supplier-facing requirements, audit criteria, and contract language.
Coordinate supplier qualification, audits, and corrective-action follow-up with Blue Energy QA and Regulatory teams.
Right-size QA rigor by commodity and safety significance to expand the supply base while maintaining compliance.

10+ years of progressive experience in contracts, procurement, commercial management, or supply chain leadership for large industrial or energy projects (e.g., LNG, offshore wind, petrochemical, mining, power generation, heavy construction).
Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex agreements across the full lifecycle (pre-award strategy through post-award execution).
Working knowledge of EPC/EPCM contracting, supplier qualification, and performance management; strong command of risk allocation and commercial terms.
Experience partnering with engineering and project controls to align scope, schedule, and cost baselines; disciplined approach to change management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence across functions and levels, including executive stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, oil & gas) and/or implementing supplier QA programs, audits, and documentation controls.
Professional certifications such as PMP, CPCM/CCM, MCIPS, or equivalent; familiarity with contract law and claims management.
Experience building framework agreements and strategic supplier partnerships for long-lead equipment or large construction scopes.
Lean/Six Sigma training or demonstrated experience improving procurement/contracting processes and cycle time.
International sourcing experience and comfort operating across cultures, geographies, and time zones.