Senior Contract Manager – U.S. Government

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

📋 Description

• Oversee contract management for hydroelectric projects funded by the U.S. Government, from bid preparation to execution, close-out, and warranty.

• Safeguard the company's contractual and commercial interests through effective contract administration, documentation, and change management.

• Formulate project-specific contract strategies that balance risk reduction, compliance, and business goals.

• Manage contractual responsibilities, key notifications, flow-down requirements, and entitlement positions throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Draft, review, and customize commercial and contractual clauses as needed.

• Negotiate and finalize proposals, contracts, amendments, and other contractual instruments with customers, partners, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Provide guidance to project teams regarding contractual obligations, rights, remedies, and execution requirements.

• Interpret and manage U.S. Government contract requirements, including FAR and specific agency clauses.

• Identify compliance risks associated with federal project execution, subcontracting structures, and customer requirements.

• Prepare, review, and manage representations, certifications, amendments, and contractual deliverables.

• Analyze contracts for risks, opportunities, deviations, assumptions, and commercial watchpoints.

• Develop and enhance contract management plans.

• Collaborate with Project Management, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and commercial leadership.

• Prepare and oversee notices, change documentation, amendments, requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and contractual submissions.

• Maintain entitlement positions and support strategies for delays, disruptions, variations, scope changes, and performance impacts.

• Coordinate claims and disputes with Legal and internal stakeholders.

• Manage bonds and insurance-related contractual matters effectively.

• Assess and communicate prime contract obligations and regulatory clauses to suppliers and subcontractors.

• Keep contractual records, correspondence logs, notice trackers, obligation trackers, and claim files accurately maintained.

• Assist with compliance reviews, audits, management reporting, and dispute resolution processes.

• Act as the primary contract management lead and provide strategic guidance to project leadership.

• Foster relationships with customers, partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Manage correspondence to ensure proper archiving and traceability.

• Escalate critical contractual issues and drive prompt resolution.

• Lead intricate contractual negotiations and issue-resolution efforts within a matrix environment.

• Mentor less experienced contract management professionals and promote disciplined practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business, Finance, or a related technical discipline.

• At least 10 years of proven experience in contract management in complex project environments such as Energy, EPC, Construction, Infrastructure, or large industrial projects.

• Demonstrated expertise in supporting U.S. Government contracts, government-funded programs, or projects governed by federal contractual frameworks.

• Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

• Familiarity with agency-specific clauses and additional federal contracting requirements.

• Ability to compile, structure, draft, substantiate, and negotiate complex, high-value amendments, changes, and contractual submissions adhering to U.S. Government standards and requirements.

• Strong understanding of project financial aspects, including costs, margins, risks, opportunities, and commercial exposure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to analyze, structure, substantiate, and resolve complex contractual and commercial issues.

• Proactive mindset, strong sense of ownership, sound judgment, and a commitment to drive improvements.

• Ability to meet applicable U.S. Government security clearance, compliance, or eligibility requirements, if necessary.

• Familiarity with export control, documentation discipline, and regulated project environments is a plus when applicable.

• Willingness to travel to project sites, customer meetings, and internal project reviews as needed.

• Approximately 15–25% travel depending on project and customer requirements.

• Strong and proven experience in turnkey (EPC) or similarly complex project delivery models is preferred.

• Experience in hydropower, renewable energy, large infrastructure, or industrial project environments is preferred.

• Ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in complex, high-value project settings is preferred.

• Sound judgment concerning contractual and commercial risks is preferred.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment is preferred.

• Experience working within a complex matrix organization is preferred.

• Ability to influence project teams and business stakeholders without direct authority is preferred.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

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

• Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Challenging career paths.

• No relocation assistance.

• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.

• Geographic salary differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain regions.