Senior Contracts Administrator Energy - Hybrid

Senior Contracts Administrator Energy - Hybrid page is loaded## Senior Contracts Administrator Energy - Hybrid locations:
US.WA.Richland:
US.TN.Oak Ridge.
545 Oak Ridge Turnpiketime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-140696###
** Job Description
** Atkins

Réalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.
** We are seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator Energy! This hybrid position is based out of either our Richland, WA, or Oak Ridge, TN office.
* If one does not live in Richland, WA, or Oak Ridge, TN, remote is an option.
*** Atkins

Réalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.
* Responsible for managing, negotiating, and administering complex commercial and/or federal contracts in the nuclear industry throughout their lifecycle.
* Ensures compliance with all contract terms, mitigates risk, redlines RFP documents, liaises with internal and external stakeholders (legal, procurement, engineering, finance, subcontracts department), and supports the achievement of project and business objectives.
* Oversees the full lifecycle of nuclear commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, reviewing, redlining and executing contracts, change orders, modifications, and amendments.
* Possesses strong expertise in reviewing RFPs with a focus on risk mitigation, conducting thorough redline analysis, and drafting contracts to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and legal compliance.
* Ensures contracts meet technical, regulatory, safety, compliance, and financial requirements (e.g. DOE, NRC, export control, FAR/DEAR where applicable).
* Monitors contract performance: track milestones, deliverables, invoices, contracts compliance, schedule adherence, and reporting obligations.
* Manages and negotiates risk allocation, claims, variations, and disputes with suppliers, contractors, and/or customers; escalate as necessary.
* Develops, maintains, refines, and enforces standard contract templates, clause libraries, workflows, and best practices.
* Maintains accurate records and contract documentation.
* Ensures all contract correspondence, approvals, change logs, and certificates (insurance, bonds, warranties, etc.) are in place and up to date.
* Acts as liaison among Legal, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Quality, and other disciplines to ensure contract obligations are understood and met.
* Provides guidance and training to less experienced staff and internal teams on contract interpretation, compliance matters, and contractual processes.
* Supports project teams in costing, budgeting, risk assessment, and forecasting where contract terms affect financial exposure.
* Prepares and delivers periodic contract reports (status, performance metrics, risks, changes) to leadership.
* Assists with contract close-out: ensuring all deliverables completed, claims settled, lessons learned captured, and all contractual requirements satisfied before final payment.
* Performs other duties as required.
* Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Contract Law, Procurement/Supply Chain, or related field.
* Advanced degree or certifications (e.g. Certified Commercial Contracts Manager, Certified Federal Contracts Manager) preferred.
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