Contracts Manager

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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