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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead Contract Manager-Behind the Meter

Contract ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOakbrook Terrace, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Legal Studies, Business, Commercial Management, Finance, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in contract drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a fast-paced project or technology-driven environment.
  • Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract project delivery and contract management for complex commercial or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with claims management, change orders, variation orders, and dispute resolution.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

  • Review, interpret, and negotiate prime contract terms and conditions, including subcontracts, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, non-disclosure agreements, and supply agreements, to protect the company's commercial position throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare, draft, submit, and negotiate claims, change orders, and variation orders; develop and execute claims strategies to preserve contractual rights and improve commercial outcomes.
  • Identify, assess, and address commercial and contractual risks through proactive contract administration, ensuring back-to-back alignment of obligations across subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.
  • Partner with Sourcing, Procurement, Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to align on contract execution strategy, resolve issues, and contribute to delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects.
  • Maintain accurate contract records, formal correspondence, key performance indicators, and performance metrics in company systems to ensure compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Behind the Meter, distributed energy, power systems, renewables, or other energy infrastructure projects.
  • A Juris Doctor or degree in Construction Project Management is preferred.
  • Strong experience negotiating commercial terms and conditions with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Proven commercial acumen to identify contractual risk and develop practical mitigation strategies.
  • Experience in engineering, procurement, and construction environments, including contract administration through project execution and closeout.
  • Demonstrated success managing claims, developing entitlement positions, and supporting formal dispute resolution processes; experience supporting litigation, arbitration, or other formal dispute and claims resolution proceedings is preferred.
  • Experience developing, negotiating, and administering engineering, construction, and supply subcontracts.
  • Ability to manage complex contractual interfaces across customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong written communication skills, including drafting formal notices, claims letters, reservation of rights letters, and other key commercial correspondence.
  • Ability to maintain key performance indicators and contract documentation in company systems to support reporting and compliance requirements.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
  • Experience in civil, construction, energy, renewable, or other complex infrastructure sectors is preferred.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2024

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