Lead Commercial Contract Manager OR Principal Commercial Contract Manager

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Job Summary Accountable for the highest-level Lead Commercial Contract Manager duties for Services, Equipment Supply, and materials. Ensure contract compliance with Supply Chain policy and other Duke Energy policies. Responsible for managing contract provisions and coordinating contract change orders with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of contract requirements and options The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for all contract management activities related to primarily Solar and Energy Storage new construction projects in the Carolinas. Contracts include panel, storage equipment, other major electrical equipment and EPC labor contracts. Contract values range from $ 2M – 100M. Management of these contracts are critical to help meet desired “placed in service” schedules at approved competitive costs. Also integral to this position is supporting the assigned contracts (strategic and major EPC) with contractor relationship management and leadership in expediting parts and services from contractors in support of Duke Energy project schedules and commitments. This will include leading problem resolution efforts with contractors through direct hands-on negotiations and trouble-shooting to ensure delivery of critical equipment and services to meet schedule requirements, which may be driven by economics or regulatory deadlines. This may require off-site visits to contractor fabrication/equipment shops to ensure proper contractor schedule focus on major equipment for assigned contracts (strategic and major EPC) and other non-strategic contracts where schedule impact can result in economic harm or regulatory commitment impacts. This level, Lead Commercial Contract Manager, is considered to be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for commercial contracts and works closely with Legal, Risk Management, and senior members of the BU and Supply Chain management team. This role can mentor, train, and provide oversight to the lower level Commercial Contract Managers within the organization. This position may also be filled at the Principal Commercial Contract Manager level, based on experience. Responsibilities Provide governance and oversight of strategic contracts and/or major EPC contracts. Ensure contractor compliance with commercial contract provisions. Function as the SPOC and SME between the BU and the contractor on commercial contractual issues Resolve contractual commercial issues through direct, hands-on negotiations and troubleshooting to ensure delivery of critical equipment and services to meet schedule requirements for Duke Energy work including, 1. Rapid assessment of the situation including all pertinent facts and unknowns 2. Evaluate internal Duke Energy mitigation opportunities 3. Lead decision making efforts and coordinate with Legal, Risk Management, and Senior BU representatives 4. Seek objective and fair solutions for Duke Energy and contractors. 5. Sourcing of Purchase Orders, as required. Facilitate a governance program to effectively manage the performance and relationships with contractors and the BUs including regular meetings between the contractors and the BU's - including senior BU representatives. Work with internal clients to develop p…

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