Major Projects - Supply Chain Associate Category Manager, Commercial Governance

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Job Summary

The Supply Chain Associate Category Manager, Commercial Governance provides focused commercial governance over the EPC agreement and major owner-furnished equipment contracts, ensuring compliance, disciplined change management, accurate milestone validation, and claims prevention. This individual must be able to interpret complex contracts, manage high-volume change processes, and interface effectively with Legal, Project Controls, and EPC commercial teams.

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

EPC Contract Administration

• Serve as the owner's primary contract administrator for the EPC agreement
• Interpret and enforce contract terms, conditions, and commercial provisions
• Manage the formal change control process including evaluation, documentation, and approval
• Ensure contract deliverables are tracked, validated, and documented
• Identify potential claims and disputes early and coordinate resolution strategies with Legal

Milestone & Payment Governance

• Validate that contractual milestones are genuinely earned before recommending payment
• Track milestone completion against project schedule and contract requirements
• Administer progress payment processes with appropriate documentation
• Monitor and enforce incentive and liquidated damage provisions
• Maintain payment tracking and forecasting for project financial reporting

Change Management & Claims Prevention

• Own the commercial change log and ensure all changes are documented, evaluated, and dispositioned
• Evaluate commercial impact of scope changes, schedule adjustments, and force majeure events
• Coordinate with Legal on contract interpretation questions and dispute avoidance
• Track cumulative change impact to prevent scope creep from eroding contract value
• Support the team in preparing for commercial negotiations and dispute resolution

Commercial Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Maintain auditable commercial records for all EPC and major OFE contracts
• Ensure correspondence, meeting minutes, and decisions are formally documented
• Support internal and external audits with complete, organized contract files
• Prepare commercial status reports for the Director and project leadership

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree ; Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or Contract Management or equivalent

Experience

• 10–12 years of EPC or large capital project contract administration experience
• Strong track record of claims prevention and change management in complex projects
• Experience working with internal and external legal counsel on contract disputes
• Nuclear or regulated industry experience preferred; power generation or infrastructure preferred​
• Category management and associated Supply Chain functional foundation
• Project management experience a plus

Skills

• Expert-level contract interpretation and drafting skills
• Strong understanding of OFE and EPC contract structures
• Proficiency in contract management systems and ERP platforms (Conga, Maximo a plus)
• Demonstrated strategic accumen
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Strong written communication skills (contract language, formal correspondence)
• Collaborative relationship with Legal while maintaining commercial independence
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving contract interpretations

LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Job Family

Supply Chain

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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