Contracts Manager Energy - Remote at Atkins Nuclear Secured, LLC in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Contracts Manager Energy – Remote.  This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Ensures compliance with contract terms and conditions, company policy, government requirements, applicable regulations, and/or other requirements.




• Responsible for risk identification and risk mitigation recommendations.




• Leads the development, structure and negotiation of contractual documents with the customer.




• Supports prime contract requirements management flow down and assurance with organizations across company.




• Acts as interpretative authority on the contract along with the legal department.




• Provides analysis and recommendations to executive management for complex contractual issues.




• Provides guidance on matters related to FAR interpretations, cost principles, and specific contract reporting issues.




• Acts as advisor on contractual issues and communicate company risk across various functions as necessary.




• Guides project management in the areas of change and commitments with the customer.




• Ensures that contract management activities align with corporate objectives.




• Assures contract requirement compliance and meeting customer expectations




• Addresses complex contracting issues through resolution.




• Supports the development of proposals, technical volumes, estimate validation




• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's degree required in a business-related field.




• Minimum of 10-15 years of related experience.




• Thorough knowledge of prime contract administration.  




• Cost plus award fee contract management experience.




• Experience in the application of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, preferably with the Department of Energy.




• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.




• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve poorly defined problems.




• Self-driven, highly organized and disciplined.




• Must adhere to highest standards of ethical business conduct.




• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.




• Advanced writing skills.




• Working knowledge of contract law and contract terms and conditions.




• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially with respect to conveying highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.




• Ability to work as a team member and stands out when leading efforts. Demonstrated strength with relationship management and negotiation and conflict resolution.




• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel.




• Basic knowledge of Oracle Applications preferred.




• Ability to work independently.




• Recognized as a strong leader and strong procurement expert at the company.




• Creative with a keen attention to detail.




• CPCM or CFCM preferred.




• Must be a U.S citizen in order to be considered.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 




• Flexible work schedules 




• Group Insurance 




• Paid Family Leave  




• Two Floating Holidays 




• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 




• Pet Insurance  




• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 




• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 




• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 




• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.   

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies 

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.