Contract Management Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the regional contract management strategy in line with business goals.

• Actively identify and address contractual, commercial, and legal risks across the project portfolio.

• Offer expert guidance on intricate disputes, including multi-party claims, force majeure situations, and termination scenarios.

• Influence commercial positioning from the tender phase to project completion, ensuring the flow down of terms to suppliers, contractors, and partners.

• Oversee the identification, negotiation, and resolution of high-value claims, both offensive and defensive.

• Apply advanced methodologies for assessing delays, disruptions, and quantum to establish strong claim positions.

• Collaborate with Legal and project teams to manage formal dispute resolution processes (mediation, arbitration, litigation).

• Mentor and nurture the Regional Contract Management Team, promoting a culture of high performance.

• Set performance objectives, oversee staffing requirements, and ensure workload is effectively managed.

• Uphold strict adherence to standard work practices and quality assurance procedures.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen) and document 'Lessons Learned' to enhance commercial excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Administration from an accredited university or college.

• At least 15 years of experience in large, complex infrastructure projects (Energy, Power Transmission, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Construction).

• Proven success in managing the entire lifecycle of complex claims and leading high-stakes negotiations.

• Extensive experience with international contract frameworks (FIDIC, NEC, EPC, or tailored contracts).

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in regional or functional roles, managing professional teams.

• Professional proficiency in English (French proficiency would be an advantage).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Availability of the Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.