Senior Contract Manager

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

Come and join our powerful, unified force with the energy to change the world.

Our mission is BIG. Our TRANSFORMATION is key – bringing the right businesses together to LEAD the ENERGY TRANSITION. Our TEAM is ready.

The Contract Manager will lead Contract Management support in the execution of complex equipment and extended scope, domestic and international Gas Turbine Power Plant Projects.

Job Description

What You'll Do

Role

The Contract Manager will be a commercial expert in preventing and mitigating high dollar value claims and risks. In this role, you will:

• Research, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Research and author claims settlement agreements
• Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with GE entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other EPC claims
• Research, pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries
• Drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery
• Perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
• Development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors
• Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects
• A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness
• Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and managing critical back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
• Draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
• Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure
• Obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner
• Maintain eARS and issues Internal Change Orders as required
• Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems
• Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers
• Ability to travel to US project sites as required
• Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located
  
  

What You’ll Bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• 5-10 years of experience in project management, contract management, commercial management or similar
• Must be available to work on-site in Schenectady, NY.
  
  

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Claims management experience
• Contract reading and writing experience
• Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
• Advanced skills in contract terms and conditions interpretation and development
• Solid understanding of Business Law fundamentals
• Personal computer and software experience including preparation of complex computer graphics presentations
• Five plus years claims management experience
• Prime contract commercial experience (domestic and international)
• Construction claims negotiation experience
• Developer or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry
• Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) Graduate
  
  

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $126,300.00 - 168,400.00 USD per year. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, geographic location, and skill set.

This position is also eligible for a 15% annual performance bonus. This position will stay open on the career website until at least 8/22/2025.

• The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%,120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
  
  

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No