Lead Commercial Contract Manager OR Principal Commercial Contract Manager

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, a company focused on making a difference for millions of people every day. This role offers a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Depending on the qualifications of the applicant, this position may be filled at the Lead Commercial Contract Manager or Principal Commercial Contract Manager level. The Lead Commercial Contract Manager is accountable for the highest-level duties related to Services, Equipment Supply, and materials contracts. This role ensures contract compliance with Supply Chain and other Duke Energy policies, manages contract provisions, and coordinates contract change orders with stakeholders for successful execution. The successful candidate will manage all contract activities for Solar and Energy Storage new construction projects in the Carolinas, including contracts for panels, storage equipment, major electrical equipment, and EPC labor, with values ranging from $2M to $100M. Managing these contracts is critical for meeting project schedules and competitive costs. The role also involves supporting assigned contracts through contractor relationship management, expediting parts and services, leading problem resolution through negotiations and troubleshooting, and potentially visiting contractor sites to ensure schedule focus. This position serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for commercial contracts, working closely with Legal, Risk Management, and senior management. The role can also mentor and train lower-level Commercial Contract Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management OR Science
Minimum of 7 years required related work experience (for Lead Commercial Contract Manager)
In lieu of Bachelor's degree AND 7 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 11 years related work experience (for Lead Commercial Contract Manager)
Bachelor's degree (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
Minimum of 10 years required related work experience (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
In lieu of Bachelor's degree AND 10 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 14 years related work experience (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
Five of those years in practical major projects field experience (for Lead Commercial Contract Manager)
Seven of those years in practical major projects field experience (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
Familiar with one of the following: CAS, MAXIMO, or similar purchasing software
Familiar with relevant power industry equipment usage (i.e.: turbines, generators, boilers, motor control centers, breakers, valves, etc.)
Knowledge of Project Management, Plant Maintenance, or Engineering concepts
Knowledge of business case development, total cost of ownership, and net present value concepts
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence internal business partner senior management, suppliers, and other stakeholders utilizing commercial acumen skills sets
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and oral skills (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
Ability to effectively interact at various levels including Executive levels (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
Possesses strong assessment, interpersonal, and judgment skills (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
Extensive knowledge in dealing with contractors in non-performing situations and holds contractors accountable to their commitments (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
The demonstrated ability to challenge the internal BU representatives on commercial issues in the contract (for Principal Commercial Contract Manager)
Must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in engineering, science, business, accounting, supply chain or similar
Persistence and follow through in holding contractors to commitments
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Extensive knowledge in dealing with contractors in non-performing situations
Project management experience
C.P.M., CPSM, CAPM, PMP, P.E., or comparable professional certifications
Purchasing experience
Possesses strong assessment, writing, organizational, interpersonal, and judgment skills

Responsibilities

Provide governance and oversight of strategic contracts and/or major EPC contracts.
Ensure contractor compliance with commercial contract provisions.
Function as the SPOC and SME between the BU and the contractor on commercial contractual issues.
Resolve contractual commercial issues through direct, hands-on negotiations and troubleshooting to ensure delivery of critical equipment and services to meet schedule requirements for Duke Energy work.
Facilitate a governance program to effectively manage the performance and relationships with contractors and the BUs including regular meetings between the contractors and the BU's - including senior BU representatives.
Work with internal clients to develop performance reporting tools for existing and potential problem contractor performance.
Consult with internal customers on standardized equipment options in lieu of non-standard items which potentially add risk to schedules and quality requirements.