The Nuclear Company
Procurement Contracts Manager (EPC Projects)
$118K–$140K
Columbia, South Carolina +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States - Experience
- 7-10+ years in procurement contracts, commercial management, or supply chain roles within capital-intensive or highly regulated industries.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Certain positions may involve access to information and technology subject to U.S. export controls, which may limit consideration of certain applicants.
About the job
Leads the formation, negotiation, and lifecycle management of procurement contracts for nuclear infrastructure and EPC projects, managing commercial risk and coordinating with technical, legal, and project teams.
What you'll do
- Develop procurement contract strategies and templates, and negotiate terms, pricing, risk allocation, and change protocols.
- Oversee contract execution and lifecycle coordination, including compliance, close-out, change orders, claims, and disputes.
- Embed quality, export-control, and supplier-assurance requirements in contracts and improve procurement processes.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience supporting EPC projects, including drafting and negotiating EPC contracts across the project lifecycle.
- Proven track record leading complex negotiations, including fixed-price, time-and-materials, and EPC agreements.
- Familiarity with U.S. federal acquisition regulations, DOE funding agreements, or similar public-sector contracting frameworks.
- Deep understanding of contract risk management, change orders, and claims/disputes resolution.
Nice to have
- Experience in nuclear, energy, infrastructure, aerospace, or defense sectors.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as FAR/DFARS, NQA-1, ASME, or ITAR; ERP or contract lifecycle management systems.
Pay
$118,000 - $140,000 annually (USD, base salary)
Tools
NQA-1, 10 CFR Part 21, ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, ASME, SAP, Icertis
AI focus
Expected to leverage AI and technology, identify workflow automation and decision-making improvements, and contribute to the Nuclear Operating System (NOS).
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