Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule.
- You can cover an on-call and emergency-response rotation if assigned.
- You meet the DOE Q clearance requirement.
- You can travel 20% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Security clearance
- DOE L Clearance
- DOE Q Clearance
Skills and tools
- Uranium Enrichment
- Epc/epcm
- Nuclear Infrastructure
Required qualifications
Minimum 10 years of direct experience leading commercial functions on capital infrastructure programs exceeding $300M in value. Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline. Demonstrated expertise in contract strategy, procurement, cost management, commercial governance, claims management, supplier management, and commercial risk. Experience acting on behalf of owner/client organization rather than solely within contractor environments. CAA Access and L or Q level security clearance required.
About this role
Lead commercial strategy for Urenco USA's uranium enrichment expansion in New Mexico—a $2B+ nuclear infrastructure project increasing U.S. enrichment capacity by 50%. Manage contracts, procurement, cost control, risk mitigation, and commercial governance across the entire project lifecycle as principal commercial advisor to site and executive leadership.
Responsibilities
- Provide commercial leadership and strategic direction for the expansion program, acting as principal commercial advisor to site and company executives
- Develop and execute commercial, contracting, and procurement strategies aligned to program objectives and investment outcomes
- Lead structuring, development, and delivery of major contracts including EPC, commissioning, and specialized nuclear service agreements
- Establish commercial frameworks that allocate risk appropriately, maximize value, and comply with Urenco governance requirements
- Oversee major sourcing activities including market engagement, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and relationship management
- Establish and maintain program-wide cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
- Provide oversight of budget performance, cost assurance, and investment reporting to executive leadership
- Independently evaluate cost forecasts, change requests, and contractor claims to protect program value
- Develop and maintain commercial governance frameworks, policies, and controls across the program
- Establish approval authorities and commercial decision-making processes aligned with corporate requirements
- Ensure compliance with applicable governance, audit, and regulatory requirements
- Lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversee claims management, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution activities
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key contractors, suppliers, and delivery partners
Preferred qualifications
Experience in nuclear industry, major energy infrastructure, LNG, petrochemicals, defense, utilities, or high-hazard industrial environments. EPC/EPCM delivery models and contracts experience. Alliance contracting models and large-scale regulated infrastructure programs experience.
Location, schedule, and travel
Eunice, New Mexico; Hybrid 75/25 (on-site). 9/80 professional work schedule with possible nights/weekends. 20% travel or less. Emergency response duty and on-call 24/7 during designated team duty weeks required. Radiological exposure potential.
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