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# Procurement Contracts Manager (EPC Projects) at The Nuclear Company

- **Company:** The Nuclear Company
- **Location:** Columbia, SC
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany/jobs/5409548008

## Job description

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

## About the role

The Procurement Contracts Manager (EPC Projects) is responsible for leading the formation and negotiation of complex procurement contracts that support the development, design, construction, and deployment of next-generation nuclear infrastructure. This role ensures contracts are commercially sound, legally compliant, and aligned with technical and schedule requirements. Working closely with legal, engineering, project, and contract administration teams, you will oversee critical vendor agreements, from services to long-lead equipment purchases to construction contracts, ensuring risk is managed and performance is enforced throughout the project lifecycle.

## Responsibilities

- Contract Strategy & Development: Lead the development of procurement contract strategies and templates for major equipment, materials, and services.
- Negotiation & Execution: Own the negotiation of terms and conditions, pricing structures, risk allocation, and change management protocols in alignment with company objectives.
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee contract formation and execution, partnering with Contract Administration on compliance and close-out, in coordination with project controls, legal, and supply chain stakeholders.
- Contract Administration Partnership: Work closely with Contract Administration to deliver a smooth handoff of executed contracts and provide commercial support on change orders, claims, and dispute resolution, partnering with project controls and legal to protect schedule and cost outcomes.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a key interface between engineering, legal, finance, and project management teams to ensure contracts reflect technical requirements and project realities.
- Nuclear Quality & Supply Chain Assurance: Embed quality, export control, and counterfeit-parts prevention requirements into contract terms and supplier qualification, coordinating with Quality Assurance on NQA-1 supplier status, flow-down of 10 CFR Part 21 reporting obligations, and ITAR/EAR controls.
- Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure all contract activities meet applicable legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards (e.g., NQA-1, DOE funding requirements), and improve standardization of procurement processes.

## Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- 7-10+ years of experience in procurement contracts, commercial management, or supply chain roles within capital-intensive or highly regulated industries
- Demonstrated experience supporting Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, including drafting and negotiating EPC contracts across the full project lifecycle
- Proven track record of leading complex contract 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 order procedures, and claims/disputes resolution

## Nice to Have

- Prior experience in nuclear, energy, infrastructure, aerospace, or defense sectors
- Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., FAR/DFARS, NQA-1, ASME, ITAR)
- Experience with ERP or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., SAP, Icertis, Oracle, NetSuite)
- JD or advanced degree in law, business, or supply chain is a plus

## Benefits

- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

## EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Recruiting Fraud Alert Your safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through [our official careers page](https://www.thenuclearcompany.com/careers). The Nuclear Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Please do not contact The Nuclear Company employees directly about candidate placements.

## About The Nuclear Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Nuclear Company is a fleet-scale nuclear deployment platform that integrates AI-driven software (NOS) with full-stack construction, servicing, and operations to deliver clean, reliable baseload power across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, $46.3M led by Eclipse; total funding $66M)
- **Headquarters**: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Nuclear Electric Power Generation
- **Target customers**: B2B – utilities, energy developers, and grid operators seeking large-scale, carbon-free baseload power
- **Mission statement**: “We’ll meet the nation’s surging energy demand with safe, reliable, clean baseload power” – enabled by fleet-scale nuclear deployment and a digital, AI‑driven operating model.

## Products & Services
- **Fleet-Scale Nuclear Deployment**: A “design once, build many” approach that standardizes reactor designs across multiple sites to drive down costs and shorten timelines through repeatability.
- **Nuclear Services (via Powerhouse Resources)**: World‑class maintenance, outage execution, turbine services, and electrical / I&C support for existing nuclear plants.
- **NOS (Nuclear Operating System)**: A purpose‑built, AI‑driven software platform that integrates data and workflows across the entire nuclear lifecycle – from siting and development through operations, maintenance, and security – making projects measurable, controllable, and repeatable.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$66M** (Seed $19.7M in May 2024; Series A $46.3M in June 2025 led by Eclipse)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Eclipse (lead Series A investor); no other named partners publicly
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **+350% YoY** to 129 employees (as of mid‑2026)
  - Operations in 5 countries (US, Canada, Nigeria, Norway, UK)
  - Key executive hires: Jason Thompson (President & CFO), former U.S. NRC leader as VP of Regulatory Affairs
  - 37 active job postings; monthly job growth +2.8%, annual +19.4%
  - Team includes veterans from Southern Nuclear, Fluor, Microsoft, and Redwood Materials

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full‑stack vertical integration** – controls deployment, services, and software under one operating model, eliminating hand‑off risks
- **Proprietary AI platform (NOS)** – only purpose‑built AI in the West for nuclear infrastructure; provides real‑time guidance to construction crews and automates compliance
- **Fleet‑scale replication** (“Design Once, Build Many”) designed to break the historical pattern of one‑off builds running over budget and behind schedule
- **Deep domain expertise** – leadership team collectively has hundreds of years of experience in large‑scale energy projects, including the most recent US nuclear builds

## Strategic Focus
- Deliver “on‑time, on‑budget” construction of new nuclear fleets at scale
- Expand service contracts for existing plants while generating operational data to feed NOS improvements
- Continue building the engineering and skilled‑trades workforce (currently hiring Senior Recruiter, Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer, General Counsel, Director of Product Engineering, etc.)
- Position nuclear as the reliable baseload partner for AI‑driven energy demand

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture** – employees work at the intersection of energy security, clean technology, and national infrastructure
- **Hybrid work model** – employees engage in a mix of remote and on‑site work, with offices in Lexington, KY and Washington, DC [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company)
- **Rapid growth environment** – 350% YoY headcount increase, recent Series A, and active hiring across technical and leadership roles
- **Engineering & skilled trades focus** – 40% of the workforce is in technical roles; opportunities for software engineers, research scientists, electricians, machinists, and project managers
- **Notable perks** – free food mentioned in company updates; employee rating (1 review) scores compensation 5/5 and career 5/5, though culture rated 1/5 (single data point)

## Sources
1. [thenuclearcompany.com](https://www.thenuclearcompany.com/) – Official website (services, NOS, mission)
2. [linkedin.com/company/the-nuclear-company](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nuclear-company) – Company page (headcount, funding, executives, growth)
3. [builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company](https://builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company) – Job listings, office locations, hybrid policy
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany) – Active job postings (provided by user)

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