Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Contracts Manager opportunity in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.
US Citizenship Required
Work Location:

• Primarily site office at SRS with travel to the Jackson, SC home office as required.
• Travel as necessary

• Review and negotiate commercial agreements, including requests for quotation, requests for proposals, confidentiality agreements, pre-bid agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, contracts, and, having regard for their practical application and inherent risks, make recommendations to operating staff during the estimating, pre-award, construction, and post construction phases
• Draft or amend Departmental contracts and commercial agreements
• Prepare project specific contract administration manuals based on corporate template
• Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents
• Document significant events on Project
• Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to Subcontractors
• Identify, document, and quantify changes in the Work and claims – with assistance from the project staff
• Act as the point of contact to Client for contractual matters
• Prepare, develop and manage timely contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with contractual requirements
• Develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for identifying and capturing any potential commercial issues and change

• Maintain a current log of all issues and change orders for each contract
• Ensure accurate issue files for all contractual/commercial issues are maintained for each contract
• Provide presentations and workshops, as required by the Supervisor, to the employees with respect to contract administration including, corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, change and delay management
• Contribute to the revision and maintenance of Operating Policies and Procedures
• Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required
• Manage import/export compliance requirements for the project, as required
• Other duties as assigned

• 10 years’ experience in the industrial engineering, procurement, or construction industry
• 5 years of experience with Department of Energy preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree with preference in Engineering) or legal post-secondary education
• Strong commercial acumen
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of construction law, negotiating and drafting construction contracts

• Knowledge of project operations, policies, procedures, and strategic direction
• Understanding of construction planning, scheduling and management
• Experience dealing with labor obligations and their impact on the Project
• Ability to grasp technical and commercial issues, understand how they fit within the contractual context, and develop appropriate written positions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proactive, critical thinker
• Good planning & time management skills
• Good decision-making ability and negotiation skills

• Fiscal responsibility as required by the home company or project agreement.

• Customers, suppliers, JV Partners
• Project Managers, project personnel, estimating personnel
• Trades personnel, union business agents

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers