Full-Time
Senior Commercial Contract Manager
Gas Program
Posted on 9/23/2025
Duke Energy
10,001+ employees
Electricity and natural gas utility provider
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Raleigh, NC, USA + 1 more
More locations: Charlotte, NC, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
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- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business
- 5 years related work experience
- In lieu of Bachelor's degree AND 5 years related work experience listed above, Associate's degree AND 7 years of related work experience OR High School/GED AND 9 years of related work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Science
- 7 years related work experience
- In lieu of Bachelor's degree AND 7 years related work experience listed above, Associate's degree AND 9 years of related work experience OR High School/GED AND 11 years of related work experience
- Lead and collaborate with Sourcing, Site Contract Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Controls, Invoice Approvers, and suppliers/contractors to negotiate, influence, and manage commercial contract execution in a manner that aligns with approved strategies and meets overall Supply Chain and Customer requirements and objectives
- Review and approve, reject, or modify change order requests for legitimacy against the existing contract in collaboration with Project Management. Manage the commercial aspects of ongoing work with Suppliers and review compliance with non-commercial terms. Sourcing of Purchase Orders, as required.
- Lead the effort with Suppliers, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Project Controls to monitor Supplier equipment/material deliveries and engage Expediting as needed to support the overall project schedule
- Ensure vendor compliance with commercial contract terms and conditions. Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Controls, Site Contract Managers, and Sourcing Specialists to resolve contract disputes, claims and defaults. Collaborate as required with Legal for necessary legal advice and support.
- Maintain and enhance business relationships with counterparties and Suppliers to foster team building and accountability in the purchase and delivery of Equipment, Materials, and Construction Services
- Bachelor's degree
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and/or Certified Purchasing Manager
- Strong working knowledge of Business Unit Partner Operations
- Demonstrated knowledge of Commercial Contract Management
- Demonstrated knowledge of Sourcing and Commercial Risk areas
- Project management or process improvement experience
- Management experience
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Project Management on major strategic projects
Duke Energy provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States by generating, transmitting, and distributing energy. It uses a mix of traditional sources like coal and nuclear and growing wind and solar projects, supported by grid infrastructure and technologies such as drones to keep operations safe and efficient. Customers are billed for their energy use, with rates set by government regulators and programs to help manage bills and improve energy efficiency. Its goal is to deliver dependable, cleaner energy while expanding renewable capacity and serving communities through diverse, inclusive practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1904
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 earnings beat with $1.93 EPS and $9.18 billion revenue drives Mizuho's $139 target.
- $6 billion Brookfield investment in Duke Energy Florida funds $87 billion capex plan.
- Multi-gigawatt data center agreements support $103 billion five-year capital expansion.
What critics are saying
- NextEra Energy captures data center contracts eroding Duke's clean energy market share.
- South Carolina PSC denies cost recovery on $103 billion capex inflating financing costs.
- FERC rejects transmission rate hikes stranding $16 billion Florida grid investments.
What makes Duke Energy unique
- Duke Energy serves 8.9 million electric customers across six states with regulated returns.
- Duke operates Robinson Nuclear Plant through 2050 after NRC license renewal in April 2026.
- Duke uses drones for infrastructure maintenance enhancing safety and efficiency.
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V Square Quantitative Management has purchased a new stake of 5,753 shares in Duke Energy Corporation, valued at approximately $674,000, according to a recent SEC filing. The investment was made during the fourth quarter. Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, serving millions of customers across the Carolinas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The purchase represents institutional confidence in the utility provider's financial stability and growth potential. Other large investors have also recently adjusted their holdings in Duke Energy, with mixed activity across the institutional investor landscape. The investment signals continued confidence in the utility sector despite broader market volatility.
Duke Energy has received approval from South Carolina's Public Service Commission to build a 1,365 MW natural gas plant in Anderson County, whilst completing the $2.48 billion sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas distribution business to Spire. The moves represent a strategic shift, exiting non-core distribution markets whilst investing in regulated generation under South Carolina's Energy Security Act. The sale proceeds will support Duke's $103 billion five-year regulated capital plan, which now includes the Anderson County plant. The company's narrative projects $36.7 billion revenue and $6.2 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 4.9% annual revenue growth. However, investors face risks around regulatory pushback on cost recovery and the balance between heavy capital requirements and an already stretched balance sheet.
Duke Energy reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.50 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 by 0.6% and declining 9.6% year over year. However, shares have risen 3.9% in the month since the earnings report. Total operating revenues reached $7.94 billion, beating estimates by 3.9% and increasing 7.9% from the prior year. Full-year 2025 adjusted earnings were $6.31 per share, up from $5.90 in 2024. Operating expenses rose 11% year over year to $5.83 billion, driven by higher costs for natural gas, operations and maintenance. Electric sales volume increased 2.3% whilst the average customer count grew 1.5%. The Electric Utilities & Infrastructure segment reported adjusted earnings of $1.21 billion, down from $1.24 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Duke Energy shares fell 1.1% to $131.01 after the utility announced a private offering of $1 billion in convertible bonds due 2029. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company plans to use proceeds to repay part of its $1.725 billion in 4.125% convertible bonds maturing in April 2026, along with general corporate purposes. Duke Energy has a market capitalisation of approximately $102 billion. Last month, the company increased its five-year capital expenditure plan to $103 billion to address rising power demand from data centres.
Duke Energy Corporation, America's largest regulated electric utility serving 8.9 million electric customers across six states, presents a steady income-focused investment case built on regulated returns and dividend reliability, according to an analysis by Serhio MaxDividends. The company pays a $4.26 annual dividend yielding 3.53%, backed by 20 consecutive years of increases. Third-quarter 2025 revenues reached $8.54 billion, up roughly 4.8% year-over-year, with GAAP earnings per share of $1.81 beating expectations. Duke is positioned to benefit from accelerating demand growth of 3–4% through the decade, driven by data centres and manufacturing expansion. The company has announced a $16 billion five-year capital expenditure plan and recently sold a $6 billion stake in Duke Energy Florida to Brookfield to strengthen its balance sheet.