Hybrid Contracts Manager

at GE Vernova

• Job title: Contracts Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $109,000 - $146,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Schenectady, United States

About the role

• Contracts Manager supporting project team on contractual issues, ensuring commercial risks are effectively managed and resolved favorably to GE.

Responsibilities

• The Contract Manager supports the project team on all contractual issues during project execution
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE 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 planning consultants
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness