Contract Management Team Leader

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

9d

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 Team Lead will lead Contract Management support in the execution of complex equipment and extended scope, domestic and international Gas Turbine Power Plant Projects. Job Description Team Leader Scope: Model excellence as a Contract Managers(CM's) to help guide the CM team Manages a team of CMs Coach & mentor their CMs in their standard work activities, to include training, operational and administrative issues, escalations. Conduct 1:1 sessions with CMs (weekly / bi-weekly) Provide feedback to the CM Pole Leader on systemic issues and improvement trends based on observations from their CM’s experiences. Drive continuous improvement for their team and participate in initiatives as directed by the CM Pole Leader. Report to the Pole CM Leader and provide critical updates and escalations as needed Make sure CMs attend R reviews as needed Support Pole CM Leader in capacity planning and project assignment coordination Support the CM’s Priorities setting, Mid-Year checkpoints, and annual evaluations Support Pole CM in identifying lessons learned and feeding back to ITO team Essential Responsibilities: The Contract Manager Team Leader 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 Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with GE entitlement 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 Maintain eARS and issues Internal Change Orders as required Visit customer sites as needed and lead Contract analysis of problems Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, contract management, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing cross-functional teams
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Power Generation industry
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, as business needs require

Nice To Haves

• Advanced 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
• 5+ years project claim management experience
• Prime contract commercial experience (domestic and international)
• Developer or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry

Responsibilities

• Model excellence as a Contract Managers(CM's) to help guide the CM team
• Manages a team of CMs
• Coach & mentor their CMs in their standard work activities, to include training, operational and administrative issues, escalations.
• Conduct 1:1 sessions with CMs (weekly / bi-weekly)
• Provide feedback to the CM Pole Leader on systemic issues and improvement trends based on observations from their CM’s experiences.
• Drive continuous improvement for their team and participate in initiatives as directed by the CM Pole Leader.
• Report to the Pole CM Leader and provide critical updates and escalations as needed
• Make sure CMs attend R reviews as needed
• Support Pole CM Leader in capacity planning and project assignment coordination
• Support the CM’s Priorities setting, Mid-Year checkpoints, and annual evaluations
• Support Pole CM in identifying lessons learned and feeding back to ITO team
• Research, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with GE entitlement
• 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
• Maintain eARS and issues Internal Change Orders as required
• Visit customer sites as needed and lead Contract analysis of problems
• Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers

Benefits

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 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.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level