Senior Contract Manager

🕒 October 2

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $126.3k - $189.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Lead contractual strategy for significant Canadian hydroelectric projects from bid through execution, close-out and warranty • Protect and strengthen GE Vernova's commercial position through disciplined contract execution, risk mitigation and opportunity development • Partner with project leadership on changes, claims strategy, customer and supplier interfaces, and key commercial decisions • Drive contractual rigor, compliance, transparency and timely escalation throughout the project lifecycle • Manage contractual aspects of assigned projects from bid preparation through execution, close-out and warranty • Draft, review and tailor commercial clauses based on project requirements and the applicable contractual framework • Participate in negotiation and finalization of contracts, amendments and commercial arrangements with customers, partners, suppliers and subcontractors • Ensure project teams understand and apply contractual obligations • Prepare notices, amendments, change submissions, claims and other contractual communications • Analyze contracts to identify risks, opportunities, deviations and key watchpoints • Develop and maintain contract management plans • Lead strategies for changes, claims, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution with project leadership and Legal • Manage contractual notices, changes, claims, disputes and insurance matters • Collaborate with project, commercial, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, finance, sourcing and other internal stakeholders • Advise teams on contractual issues and support informed decision-making • Track contractual commitments and communicate requirements across projects • Participate in risk and opportunity reviews and drive mitigation and opportunity-capture plans • Provide regular contractual risk assessments and governance updates • Maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and partners • Mentor and coach less experienced contract management professionals • Ensure compliance with contractual terms and document deviations • Maintain traceable contractual records and key decisions • Coordinate major claims with Legal and recommend solutions to complex contractual and commercial issues • Establish procedures for correspondence, notices, insurance, delays, variations and claims documentation • Maintain tracking tools for obligations, milestones and contractual events

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, Law or a related field • Minimum 10 years of contract management experience in complex project environments such as EPC, construction, infrastructure, energy or major industrial sectors • Demonstrated ability to compile, structure, negotiate and draft complex, high-value amendments, changes and claims • Strong understanding of project financial drivers, including costs, margins, risks, opportunities and cash impact • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English • Ability and willingness to travel within Canada as required • Experience in hydropower, power generation, major infrastructure or complex industrial project environments • Strong experience managing turnkey or EPC projects • Experience with major equipment supply, installation, consortium or other complex project delivery models • Experience working with utility, public-sector or major institutional customers in Canada • Experience managing significant claims, dispute avoidance or dispute matters • Ability to negotiate effectively across internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed environment • French language capability • Leadership capability and interest in future functional leadership opportunities • Strong commercial mindset and sound business judgment • Strategic and proactive approach to contractual risk and opportunity management • High level of ownership, accountability and transparency • Collaborative, inclusive and team-oriented working style • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus • Fully remote work arrangement • Relocation assistance not provided

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