Senior Construction Contracts Specialist (Richmond, VA)

 

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

 

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

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. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

Incumbents responsible for ensuring the effective development and management of engineering and construction related procurement contracts in a cost-effective and timely manner for the emerging Offshore Wind projects. Works with supply chain to develop appropriate supply chain strategies for procurement and materials management for construction organization.

 

May serve as cross functional team leader. Reviews solicitation documents and supports evaluation of proposals consistent with established bid process. Part of negotiation team that negotiates Engineering Procurement Contract (EPC) agreements with large construction suppliers. Administers EPC Agreements, including resolution of billing issues, negotiation and coordination of security deposits, interpretation of contract language, etc. to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of executed contracts. Keeps in close day to day contact with personnel at construction sites to be aware of contract performances and deviations. Reviews amendments and change orders to accommodate unanticipated situations and ensure compliance with relevant contracts.

 

Coordinates resolution of contractual and technical disagreements between the company and contractors. Assists in audit strategies when billing and contract disputes arise. Prepares reports for management and department. Monitors contract performance and identifies deviations. 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 payment. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

 

This role manages complex generation agreements for materials/equipment/services. Supports activities related to identification, solicitation, evaluation, and award of bids to suppliers. Supports identification and implementation of cost improvements for purchased materials and services. Communicates with field and project personnel to evaluate compliance with contracts. Compiles reports for management that monitors contract status, reports analysis, and overall contract performance. Assists in maintaining contract databases and compiling information for project planning and forecasting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Qualified candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 5+ years related work experience dealing with contractors, integrated suppliers and alliance partners.
• Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of purchasing laws and practices; working knowledge of business and contract law; and sound understanding of procurement principles and negotiation techniques and strategies.
• Candidates with SAP software experience are preferred.
• Prior work experience with utility/energy contracts, solar construction, or EPC Contracts would be a plus Verbal/writing/presentation skills
• Excellent verbal/writing/presentation skills 
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
• Effective decision making and problem solving
• Negotiation and resolution of complex contractual issues
• Keen commercial and contractual acumen
• Coordinate all internal legal, insurance, tax, and other internal groups for successful contract execution
• Change Order management including ability to settle disputes
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong math and computer skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Works effectively with employees at all levels and external personnel
• Applies good business judgment and analytical abilities to diverse issues
• Manages multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to research, gather, analyze large volumes of comp