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Requisition ID: 175974

Job Level: Executive

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Administration

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The VP, Nuclear Prime Contracts provides strategic direction and implementation of the Prime Contract process and leads the contracts teams dedicated to bidding and executing work for Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.”

Location

This position preferred base of operations is in Lenexa, KS or Oak Ridge, TN. Other locations near the KNS hubs may be considered for right skill set

Responsibilities

• Oversee and plan all aspects of Prime Contracts process from pre-bid to closeout.

• Work with Business Line Managers to identify key contractual aspects impacting customers and markets they are entering as well as top level contractual solutions that may be discussed with customers.

• Provide direction to prime contract administrators, both for bid and execution .

• Represent company in negotiating contracts with owners or DOE site procurement departments.

• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in bidding and estimating KNS contracts including coordinating contractual documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements with legal.

• Liaison with Procurement to ensure appropriate Prime Contract flowdowns are reviewed and incorporated in applicable subcontracts and material buys.

• Lead personnel both within and external to Prime Contracts in coordinating contractual compliance support, trainings, policies, and procedures necessary for KNS to execute projects successfully.

• Support Emergency Response activities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree. MBA or Master of Science related to procurement or purchase highly preferred. Experience may be substituted for degree on case by case basis.

• 15+ years of experience in the contract, supply chain, purchasing, and/or procurement experience in the federal government or commercial nuclear industry required with 4+ years in the nuclear related area

• 10+ years of contract and/or subcontracts experience leading a team

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements as they relate to Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, effective time management skills, and excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

• Advanced knowledge in risk evaluation, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution.

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

• Must be US Citizen

• Travel as business necessitates or required

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Company: Kiewit