Head of Contract Manager – HVDC

🔥 20 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 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

• Assume end-to-end accountability for project contractual activities from Sales/Commercial hand-over through final client acceptance and resolution of outstanding contractual obligations • Lead a team of contract managers responsible for a portfolio of HVDC projects • Provide guidance, support, knowledge transfer, and professional development to the team • Advise project directors and cross-functional teams on contractual aspects of sourcing, procurement, engineering, site management, construction, commissioning, and testing • Provide expert analysis and clarification on contractual and legal queries, collaborating with Legal when necessary • Drive project start-ups through contract analysis and development of Project Contract Commercial Plans • Contribute to overall project execution strategy • Oversee contractual communication and lead customer change-order strategies • Drive margin enhancement initiatives and claim processes, including insurance-related matters • Analyze and define contractual rights and obligations relating to partners • Lead drafting, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts and amendments • Ensure key main-contract terms are mirrored in supplier agreements • Collaborate with service teams on defect notifications and warranty-period resolution procedures • Partner with the Regional Contract Management Leader to define and execute the strategic roadmap for Contract Management

🎯 Requirements

• A degree in Engineering (ideally High-Voltage Electrical) with a strong foundation in international contract law; OR a degree in Law (construction specialization preferred) • Substantial experience in managing large, complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects • Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, perform complex risk assessments, and resolve high-stakes issues • Reliable assessment of contractual rights and requirements, including specific recommendations for action to project leadership • Strong sense of ownership and accountability • Ability to influence cross-functional teams • Exceptional communication skills • Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken, required • Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, primarily within Germany and the Netherlands • In-depth technical knowledge and experience regarding electrical engineering, civil works, and offshore construction projects

🏖️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No