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Contracts ManagerOak Ridge Associated Universities • Knoxville, TN, United States
Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Oak Ridge Associated Universities • Knoxville, TN, United States
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Contracts Manager

Job Locations

US-TN-Knoxville

ID

2025-2702

Category

Management

Type

Full Time

Overview

ORAU is seeking a Contracts Manager for Type One Energy Group. Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.

The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in successfully scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies .

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Responsibilities

Type One Energy are seeking a Contracts Manager to manage and coordinate contract activities across engineering, supply chain, and project teams. This role will play a critical part in ensuring that all contractual commitments-specifically with public power companies-are well-structured, compliant, and aligned with our business objectives.

Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Contracts Manager will draft, review, and negotiate contracts while supporting project execution, risk management, and supplier relationships. This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in contracts administration and project management.

Manage and track a pipeline of commercial agreements, purchase orders, collaborative agreements, and supporting documentation (i.e. NDAs).

  • Partner with project managers to align contract deliverables, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies with project goals.
  • Management of existing and emerging agreements with collaborators, suppliers, and other entities.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to our project deliverables, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Support commercial agreements and purchase order generation.
  • Identify and assess potential terms and conditions and contractual risks, providing recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial environment.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of a contract review process to ensure approvals consistent with business processes (i.e. delegation of authority).
  • Work with legal counsel to develop standard terms and conditions.
  • Act as primary interface with legal advisors to ensure contracts are legally sound.
  • Act as a point of contact for dispute resolution, working closely with legal counsel and relevant teams to address any contractual disputes in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Implement processes to track and report on compliance metrics, taking corrective actions when necessary.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or project coordination within an engineering, energy, or manufacturing organization.
  • Solid understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms.
  • Proven experience managing multiple contract types (fixed-price, T&M, cost-plus, etc.).
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to track deliverables and schedules.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

    • Preferred :

  • Experience working with large public power companies.
  • Experience supporting large engineering or construction projects.
  • Familiarity with government or research contracting environments.
  • Certification such as PMP or CFCM (or working toward one).
  • Experience working in the clean energy, nuclear, or advanced technology sectors.

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