Duke Energy Corporation

Lead Commercial Contract Manager

Duke Energy Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • 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)
Benefits
  • friendly work environment
  • opportunities for growth and development
  • recognition for your work
  • competitive pay and benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementcontract compliancecontract change ordersEngineering Procurement & Construction (EPC)contract governancecontractor performance trackingproblem resolutionproject managementpurchasingbusiness case development
Soft Skills
written communicationoral communicationpersistenceorganizational skillsleadershipnegotiationrelationship managementplanningtroubleshootinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
C.P.M.CPSMCAPMPMPP.E.