Contracts Manager

Contract Manager

The Contract Manager supports the project team on all contractual issues (ranging from equipment and Turnkey projects) during project execution and ensures that commercial risks and opportunities are identified early, tracked, managed, and resolved favorably to GE. The support includes contract analysis, drafting of contractual documents & correspondence, as well as negotiation.

Implement risk mitigation strategies

Develop claims settlement agreements

Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with GE entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other claims against Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Companies

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

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

Manage the project handoff from sales to the project management team. This includes Contract page turn, Contract risk review, Commercial Deliverables, request proof of insurance, oversee payment securities and obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner

Issue Internal Change Orders as required

Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems on projects

Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with 3+ years of experience in Contracts Management, project management experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Power Plants, or similar)

Desired Characteristics :

Must be located in the Central Time Zone (CST) or Eastern Time Zone (EST)

Working hours must be around the EST time zone to accommodate business and clients

Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required

Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located

Contract reading and writing experience

Claims and contract management experience

Excellent English speaking and writing skills

Strong presentation and negotiation skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Legal or Management

Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently

5+ years claims management experience

Construction claims negotiation experience

Developer or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry

A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness

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