Contracts Manager

This role supports the commercial side of the business, focusing on contract development, agreement management, and external customer sales. Key responsibilities include implementing risk mitigation strategies, developing claims settlement agreements, and managing contract change orders. The manager will also pursue insurance and supplier recoveries, maintain relevant databases, and perform pre-award risk analysis. Negotiation of terms with major subcontractors and managing project handoffs from sales to project management are also critical aspects of the position.

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• 3+ years of experience in Contracts Management, project management experience in EPC Power Plants, or similar
• Must be located in the Central Time Zone (CST) or Eastern Time Zone (EST)
• Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required

Good to Have

• 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

Perks & Benefits

• Great work environment
• Professional development
• Challenging careers
• Competitive compensation

Job Description Summary

Lawyers and non-lawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development and agreement management, external customer sales of products and services, government contracting. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

• 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

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