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Contract Management Team Leader

Gevernova Schenectady Full-time
$150,000
per year

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Job Description

Team Leader Scope:

Model excellence as a CM to help guide the CM team

Manages a team of CMs indirectly (CMs will formally report to the CM Pole Leader)

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 Pole CM Leader in the CM’s Priorities setting, Mid-Year checkpoints, and annual evaluations

Support Pole CM in identifying lessons learned and feeding back to ITO team

 

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Contract Manager will lead Contract Management support in the execution of complex equipment and extended scope, domestic and international Gas Turbine Power Plant Projects.

 

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 and lead Contract analysis of problems

Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • 8-10 years of experience in project management or contract management

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.
     

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $150,000.00-175,000.00 USD per year. 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 6/19/2025.
*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.  

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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