Contract Administrator

The Nuclear Company•Columbia, SC

21d•$120,000 - $143,000

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally. About the role The Contract Administrator, Procurement will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of procurement contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is critical to maintaining contractual integrity, mitigating risk, and enabling timely delivery of goods and services for nuclear deployment projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5+ years of contract administration and/or procurement experience.
Strong understanding of contract terms, conditions, and commercial practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, engineering, or highly regulated industries (nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense).
Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance requirements, including 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B.
Knowledge of contract administration procedures and dispute resolution techniques.
Understanding of technical specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Professional certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar.

Responsibilities

Administer procurement contracts and purchase orders from award through closeout.
Ensure purchased materials, equipment, and services meet all procurement document requirements.
Manage contract modifications, change orders, and scope adjustments.
Track and document contract deliverables, milestones, and compliance requirements.
Prepare and review procurement documents to ensure technical and quality requirements are clearly defined.
Verify procurement documents invoke applicable codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements, including 10 CFR Part 21.
Maintain complete procurement documentation, including specifications, purchase orders, approved changes, waivers, and deviations.
Ensure full traceability for all procurement activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers on contract-related matters.
Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, and project teams to clarify requirements.
Support supplier onboarding and contract award processes.
Facilitate resolution of contract disputes and issues.
Verify procurement, inspection, and test requirements are satisfied before items are placed in service.
Support quality assurance reviews of procurement documents prior to contract award.
Ensure contracts include necessary technical and administrative requirements to meet QA program standards.