Hybrid Contracts Manager

Posted 3 months ago

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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

Job title

Contracts Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$109,000 - $146,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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