Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different.
We have an immediate need for Senior Contract Manager for Power Plant Projects.
In this role you will manage equipment contracts and work with a projects team for the execution of complex power plant equipment and extended scope Gas Turbine and Aeroderivative Power Plant Projects across the Americas region.
The successful candidate will have experience in sourcing, contract or project management of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) power plant projects.
The candidate will have experience in contract change orders, insurance claims, vendor recovery and customer and partner claims.
Come join our Power Plants Projects team and be a part of the impactful future we are creating here at GE.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The Contract Manager will be managing the risks and opportunities on new units gas turbine power plant projects. In this role, you will:
- 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
- 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
- Work with the Sourcing team to drive supplier recovery as needed
- 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
- Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
- Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required
- Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 5+ years of contract management, sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, commercial or project management experience
Desired Characteristics
- Highly motivated to work with internal and external customers
- Contract reading and writing experience
- Claims management experience
- Excellent English speaking and writing skills
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
- Advanced skills in contract terms and conditions interpretation and development
- Commercial or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry
- Knowledge of Power plant equipment
- Demonstrated ability in project management skills in both leading efforts and being a team member
- Must be willing to work the EST time zone to accommodate business and clients
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $122,300.00 - $203,800.00 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, geographic location, and skill set.
This position is also eligible for a 15% annual performance bonus. This position will stay open on the career website until at least 12/10/2023.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%,120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position