Full-Time

Contract Administrator

Posted on 8/19/2025

The Nuclear Company

The Nuclear Company

51-200 employees

Deploys large-scale nuclear power plants

Compensation Overview

$98k - $118k/wk

+ Bi-weekly

Columbia, SC, USA

In Person

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 2–4 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, commercial operations, or project support roles
  • Familiarity with contract terms, purchase orders, and basic commercial language
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially with document control and tracking deliverables
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
  • Contract Documentation: Assist with the preparation, review, and administration of purchase agreements, work orders, service contracts, and change orders.
  • Compliance & Tracking: Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure timely execution and adherence to terms.
  • Document Control & Filing: Maintain organized contract records and document repositories using internal systems (e.g., ERP, contract lifecycle tools, SharePoint).
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Support collaboration between legal, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to resolve contract issues and track approvals.
  • Process Support: Help develop standard templates, checklists, and workflows to improve contracting efficiency and visibility.

The Nuclear Company develops and deploys nuclear power plants at large scale. It uses a 'design once, build many' approach and relies on approved, licensed technology already in operation in the United States to deliver safe, reliable electricity to utilities. The company partners with experienced firms to reduce the risks of big nuclear projects and uses modernized engineering, procurement, and construction methods to lower costs and speed deployment. Its core offering is building and operating nuclear facilities that provide baseload power, helping utilities meet rising demand while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s goal is to secure a stable, clean energy future by providing abundant, dependable nuclear power at the lowest possible cost.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$71M

Headquarters

Lexington, Kentucky

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Brookfield partnership accelerates V.C. Summer AP1000 project as project manager since May 2026.
  • Hires like Joe Klecha from Vogtle and Robert Harmon strengthen nuclear execution expertise.
  • Surging AI data center demand drives 6GW fleet targeting mid-2030s grid connection.

What critics are saying

  • Brookfield locks TNC into Westinghouse AP1000/AP300, exposing to supply disruptions within 18 months.
  • V.C. Summer regulatory delays halt progress, damaging credibility by mid-2027.
  • NOS AI underperforms without validation, collapsing efficiency claims in 2027 projects.

What makes The Nuclear Company unique

  • TNC uses 'design-once, build-many' with proven licensed reactors unlike SMR-focused competitors.
  • TNC integrates broad coalitions of utilities, hyperscalers, and suppliers for fleet-scale deployment.
  • NOS AI platform with Palantir powers predictable nuclear construction and operations.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company News

Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Sep 23rd, 2025
Former Amazon, Tesla Leader Joins The Nuclear Company as Chief Legal Officer

The Nuclear Company, which is leading gigawatt-scale deployment of nuclear power across America and pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction, today announced the hiring of Robert Harmon as Chief Legal Officer.

Leighton Media
Sep 19th, 2025
The Nuclear Company Names Project Leader for First Fleet of Nuclear Reactors

The Nuclear Company, which is leading gigawatt-scale deployment of nuclear power across America and pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction, today announced the hiring of Hernando A. Madroñero as Head of Nuclear Deployment, Project Executive.

ChannelBiz
Sep 2nd, 2025
Former Homeland Security Appointee Joins The Nuclear Company to Expand Global Presence

The Nuclear Company, which is leading fleet-scale deployment of nuclear power across America and pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction, today announced the hiring of The Honorable Douglas A. Smith, former Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The Armchair Trader
Aug 29th, 2025
Big Tech is making bold moves on nuclear energy

Planatir announced a $100 million deal with The Nuclear Company to develop a Nuclear Operating System (NOS) to manage reactor construction using Palantir's Foundry platform.

Haber
Jul 6th, 2025
A First in History: Nuclear Reactor Production Begins with Artificial Intelligence

Palantir Technologies and The Nuclear Company have partnered to develop artificial intelligence-based software for nuclear energy that aims to revolutionize the construction of nuclear reactors.

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