Lead Contract Manager- Behind the Meter
About The Position
The Behind the Meter (BTM) Lead Contract Manager provides strategic and hands-on commercial contract management support for GE Grid Solutions’ North America BTM portfolio, focusing on project execution, contract negotiation and administration, claims management, and commercial risk mitigation. The role reports to and partners closely with the NAM BTM Contract Management Portfolio Leader, and works with Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to support delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects. The position manages contract terms and conditions across project lifecycles, including prime contracts, subcontracts, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, non-disclosure agreements, and supply agreements. It also develops claims and change strategies, manages commercial matters with subcontractors and suppliers, maintains contract records and performance metrics, and works to protect GE Vernova’s commercial position. This is a remote position with travel of up to 20%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Legal Studies, Business, Commercial Management, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in contract drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a fast-paced project or technology-driven environment.
- Experience supporting EPC contract project delivery and contract management for complex commercial or infrastructure projects.
- Experience with claims management, change orders, variation orders, and dispute resolution.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
- Strong experience negotiating commercial terms and conditions with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Commercial acumen to identify contractual risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Ability to manage complex contractual interfaces across customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong written communication skills, including drafting formal notices, claims letters, reservation of rights letters, and other commercial correspondence.
- Ability to maintain KPIs and contract documentation in company systems.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting BTM, distributed energy, power systems, renewables, or other energy infrastructure projects.
- Legal Studies, Juris Doctor (JD), or a degree in Construction Project Management.
- Experience in EPC environments, including contract administration through project execution and closeout.
- Demonstrated success managing claims, developing entitlement positions, and supporting formal dispute resolution processes.
- Experience supporting litigation, arbitration, or other formal dispute and claims resolution proceedings.
- Experience developing, negotiating, and administering engineering, construction, and supply subcontracts.
- Experience in civil, construction, energy, renewable, or other complex infrastructure sectors.
Responsibilities
- Review, interpret, and negotiate prime contract terms and conditions, including subcontracts, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and supply agreements.
- Prepare, draft, submit, and negotiate claims, change orders, and variation orders; develop and execute strategies to preserve contractual rights and improve commercial outcomes.
- Identify, assess, and address commercial and contractual risks through proactive contract administration.
- Ensure back-to-back alignment of obligations across subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.
- Collaborate with Sourcing, Procurement, Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Operations on contract execution strategy and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate contract records, formal correspondence, KPIs, and performance metrics in company systems to support compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.
- Support contract administration throughout project execution and closeout for complex energy infrastructure projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Permissive time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
- No relocation assistance provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
