Construction Contracting Manager

X-energy LLC is seeking a senior subject matter expert to provide contracting and procurement guidance across Project and Program Management and Business Services organizations, with a focus on construction, design, and capital-project contracting for advanced nuclear fuel and reactor deployment programs.

About the role

This role serves as the senior contracting authority for high-value construction and design-services agreements, offering expert guidance on contract structuring, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy. The Construction Contracting Manager resolves complex contracting issues, generates and reviews documentation, and supports special projects and initiatives with deep contracting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Subject Matter Expert consultant to Project and Program Management and Business Services, providing contracting and procurement guidance, resolving complex problems, and generating/reviewing documentation for construction, design, and capital-project agreements.
• Advise project teams and business leaders on contract structuring, risk allocation, pricing methodology, and negotiation strategy for construction and design-services agreements, including contracts exceeding $1 billion in value.
• Lead resolution of complex contracting and procurement issues, coordinating with legal, finance, and technical stakeholders to reach well-documented resolutions.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor proposals for construction and design services, assessing technical adequacy, commercial terms, and compliance with applicable contracting standards and federal requirements.
• Support development and refinement of contracting standards, templates, and best practices for construction and design-services procurement.
• Partner with leadership to structure procurement strategies that align with project timelines, budget objectives, and risk-management goals.
• Track significant contracting actions and open items to closure, ensuring procurement activities remain on schedule.
• Provide guidance on rigorous contracting standards and compliance, monitoring adherence to internal policy and federal regulations where relevant.
• Mentor and guide less experienced contracting and project staff on construction and design-services contracting best practices.
• Support special projects and initiatives, applying contracting expertise to resolve novel or high-visibility procurement challenges.
• Maintain professional demeanor in all communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Acquisitions and Procurement or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• Over fifteen years of experience in contracting, purchasing design, and/or construction services, with a minimum of five years in construction-specific roles.
• Experience managing or administering contracts valued over $1 billion.
• Expert knowledge of industry best practices in contracting and procurement.
• Experience with rigorous contracting standards and compliance; knowledge of federal contracting requirements is a plus.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position. Hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Remote-eligible with up to 10% travel expected.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $230,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

• 401K plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.