Construction Contracts Specialist (Associate, Mid, or Senior level) (Hybrid)

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. 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. Supports training of employees at construction sites on contract particulars, and contract management. 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 insure 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 management 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 and environmental 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

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Associate Construction Contracts Specialist: 0-2 years of work experience dealing with contractors, integrated supplies, and alliance partners, knowledge of purchasing laws and practices, working knowledge of business and contract law, and sound understanding of procurement principles and negotiation techniques and strategies.

Construction Contracts Specialist: 3+ years of work experience dealing with contractors, integrated supplies, and alliance partners, knowledge of purchasing laws and practices, working knowledge of business and contract law, and sound understanding of procurement principles and negotiation techniques and strategies.

Senior Construction Contracts Specialist: 5+ years of work experience dealing with contractors, integrated supplies, and alliance partners, knowledge of purchasing laws and practices, working knowledge of business and contract law, and sound understanding of procurement principles and negotiation techniques and strategies.

Skills: leadership; excellent verbal/writing/presentation; effective human relations, demonstrated effective influence, persuasion and negotiation; excellent work and project management skills; effective decision making and problem solving; strong organizational skills;negotiating payment settlements; forecasting and trend analysis; value/cost analysis; excellent math and computer skills; analytical; computer proficiency.

Knowledge: working knowledge of accounting principles; considerable work experience with energy contracts and negotiations; basic knowledge and application of regulatory methods requirements, rate making principles, and procedures.

Abilities: work effectively with employees at all levels and external personnel; apply good business judgment; apply analytical abilities to diverse issues; ability apply acquired knowledge and skills; manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; ability to research, gather, analyze large volumes of complex data and perform mathematical calculations, and verify data to prepare and present statistical reports and documentation ability to work effectively with team and outside parties, respond to regulatory related interrogatories, anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Discipline(s): Business, Construction Engineering

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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