Senior Contract Manager

GE Vernova

1d•Remote

About The Position

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. 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
8-10 years of experience in project management, contract management, commercial management or similar

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova 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 financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off