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# Senior Contract Administrator at Hayward Tyler

- **Company:** Hayward Tyler
- **Location:** Rochester Hills, MI
- **Compensation:** $60k–$120k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/haywardtyler/779c3f99-a190-44a8-bae7-09b8209b8161

## Job description

Department Focus The Original Equipment (OE) Group supports business needs and continuous improvement efforts through proper technical product and engineering principles as well as appropriate development of employees and management.  The OE Group is a business unit that encompasses quoting, engineering, quality, project management, production planning and procurement.

Summary

The Contract Administrator is responsible for the administration, compliance, and lifecycle management of customer and subcontract agreements for a company that designs and manufactures pumps and motors for the nuclear power generation industry. This role supports both private-sector and government-funded contracts and works across multiple contract types, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time & Materials (T&M).

The Contract Administrator ensures contractual obligations are met, risks are identified and mitigated, and company interests are protected while maintaining compliance with nuclear industry standards, government regulations, and internal policies.

Job Description and Duties:

Due to Federal Contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position.

## Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management

- Administer contracts from award through closeout, including review, execution, modifications, and final disposition.
- Interpret and manage a variety of contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M), ensuring compliance with contractual terms, funding limitations, and billing requirements.
- Track key contract milestones, deliverables, options, funding increments, and periods of performance.
- Prepare, review, and process contract modifications, amendments, and change orders.

Government & Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FARs (as applicable), nuclear regulatory requirements, and customer-specific compliance clauses.
- Support audits, inspections, and reviews related to government-funded and nuclear-industry contracts.
- Maintain accurate contract files in accordance with record retention and compliance requirements.

Coordination & Cross-Functional Support

- Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, finance, supply chain, quality, and outside legal counsel to ensure contract requirements are understood and executed.
- Assist project managers with contract interpretation, risk identification, and resolution of contractual issues.

Financial & Performance Oversight

- Support finance and project teams with contract billing requirements, cost tracking, and funding compliance, particularly for cost-reimbursable and T&M contracts.
- Monitor contract performance to identify potential issues related to scope, schedule, cost, or compliance.
- Assist with contract closeout activities, including final invoicing, deliverable verification, and documentation.

Risk Management & Documentation

- Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensure contract terms related to warranties, liability, intellectual property, export control, and confidentiality are properly documented and followed.
- Maintain organized and accurate contract documentation and correspondence.

Qualifications:

Required

- Due to Federal Contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3–7 years of experience in contract administration, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, energy, defense, or nuclear-related industries.
- Working knowledge of multiple contract types, including Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Firm Fixed Price, and Time & Materials.
- Familiarity with government contracting principles and compliance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

## Preferred

- Experience supporting contracts in the nuclear power generation or highly regulated industrial environment.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government-funded contract requirements.
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or similar certification.
- Experience working with ERP or contract management systems.

## About Hayward Tyler

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hayward Tyler designs, manufactures, and services performance-critical electric motors and pumps for high-pressure, high-temperature applications in the global energy and chemical industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Avingtrans plc)
- **Headquarters**: Luton, United Kingdom (with additional facilities in Vermont, USA; Kunshan, China; Delhi, India; and Glasgow, Scotland)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (company traces its heritage back over 200 years)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Nuclear, oil & gas, power generation, chemical refinement & processing, clean energy, and water.
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise (large energy and chemical companies, power plant operators, nuclear facilities)
- **Mission**: "Driven by engineering excellence" – the company is committed to reliability, long-term durability, and world-class service for demanding fluid-handling environments.

## Products & Services
- **Boiling Water Circulating Pumps (BCPs)**: High-performance pumps for nuclear power plants; over 2,300 BCPs installed worldwide.
- **Submersible Pumps and Motors**: Long-lasting, low-maintenance submersible products for offshore pumping, artificial lift, and harsh marine environments.
- **Condition Monitoring Systems (P100 and S200)**: Remote monitoring solutions launched in 2023 to track the health of pump and motor equipment.
- **Engineering and Service Support**: Repair, field service, shop service, upgrades, spare parts, asset management, and custom engineering from global facilities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (operates as a subsidiary of Avingtrans plc)
- **Key Metric**: 316 employees worldwide
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Avingtrans plc; clients include major power plants and nuclear facilities globally.
- **Growth Signals**: Development and shipment of high-temperature pumps for Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) technology; launch of Condition Monitoring Systems in 2023; expansion into clean energy markets.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Installed Base**: Over 2,300 BCPs and more than 600 nuclear pumps in operation across the globe, more than any other manufacturer.
- **Global Footprint**: Manufacturing and repair facilities in the USA, UK, China, India, and Scotland for rapid-response service.
- **Certifications & Compliance**: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ASME N, ASME NPT, ASME NS, HSB PED H1, and NQA-1 compliance.
- **Long-Standing Reputation**: Heritage of more than 200 years in performance-critical pump and motor engineering.

## Strategic Focus
- **Clean Energy Transition**: Investing in molten salt reactor and other next‑generation nuclear cooling pump technologies.
- **Digitalization**: Expanding condition monitoring and remote diagnostics to improve asset reliability.
- **Customer Partnership**: Providing 24/7 on‑site support and custom engineering to maximize uptime for critical infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, innovative environment where employees are valued as the heart of the company – "we take care of our people, they take care of our customers."
- **Global Opportunities**: Locations on three continents offer opportunities for international work and travel.
- **Growth & Impact**: Work on projects that have a real‑world impact in critical energy and industrial sectors, with continuous learning and professional development.
- **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work alongside industry experts in a profitable, established company.
- **Work Policy**: On‑site at manufacturing/engineering facilities; no mention of remote/hybrid.

## Sources
1. [haywardtyler.com/about/careers](https://haywardtyler.com/about/careers/)
2. [haywardtyler.com/about/our-company](https://haywardtyler.com/about/our-company/)
3. [haywardtyler.com](https://haywardtyler.com/)
4. [haywardtyler.com/about](https://haywardtyler.com/about/)
5. [haywardtyler.com/about/our-people](https://haywardtyler.com/about/our-people/)

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