Contract Administrator-Enabling Works

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Project Overview:

The project is the expansion of an existing process facility located on a nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK) to increase the deconversion of waste from the Uranium fuel enrichment process. The facility is being expanded in response to changing market dynamics and will provide a major component of the UK’s nuclear energy security strategy.  It is an exciting time in the nuclear market as the global demand for fuels is growing year-on-year as more countries adopt carbon free power generation.The project scope included the planning of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), design optioneering, production of a concept design and is transitioning into the delivery of FEED and construction of enabling works. There is the potential for a follow-on EPCM contract to be awarded.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will assist Subcontract Administrators in completion of routine duties, closeout, data gathering, document preparation, presentations, and training sessions. You will prepare status reports, monitor areas of subcontract performance, and inquire on and investigate subcontract problems. Your work will contribute to efficient project execution and compliance with contractual obligations.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”   

Major Responsibilities:

• Contract Administration
• Acts on own intiative on assigned contracts of low to moderate value and complexity
• Gathers and compiles support data for the preparation of documents and the management of contracts
• Assists Contract Manager or more senior Contract Professionals in completion of the various tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook, Standard Work Process Procedures, and automated contract management systems
• Monitors areas of Contract performance, as assigned
• Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific contracts problems, as assigned
• Organizes materials for the preparation of meetings, presentations, and training sessions, and prepares periodic status reports
• Works with Digital Supply Chain and other Automation Tools
• Contract Formation
• Formation and award of small value, routine-type contracts
• Assists with negotiations in commitment of contracts, but directs negotiation in small value contracts
• Develops and issues contracts and services agreements as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Acts on own intiative on assigned subcontracts of increasing valueand complexity
• Gathers and compiles support data for the preparation of documents and the management of subcontracts
• Assists Subcontract Manager or more senior Subcontract Professionals in completion of the various tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook, standard Work Process Procedures, and automated subcontract management systems
• Duties and responsibilities involve the formation and award of small value, routine-type subcontracts
• Assists with negotiations in commitment of contracts, butdirects negotiation in small value contracts
• Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned

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