Lead Contract Manager- Sourcing

About the role

The Lead Contract Manager shall provide broad-based and thorough commercial contract management support to the Contract Management Manager of Staff and the GE Vernova Sourcing and Procurement Team for the execution of large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review the terms and conditions of prime contracts and ensure back-to-back compliance with the overall project execution;
• Draft and negotiate key subcontract agreements, MSA, SOW, NDA, Supply Agreements;
• Draft formal notices and letters to GEV Customers, Subcontractors and Suppliers as required;
• Development, drafting, submission and negotiation of Claims and Variation Orders;
• Review and mitigate risks through thorough negotiation;
• Manage subcontract invoicing disputes through resolution;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, commercial, or related fields in legal, accounting or finance;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a technology driven, fast-paced environment;
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time;

Desired Characteristics

• PREFERRED CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENTS;
• Strong contractual and commercial acumen;
• Experience in negotiation and resolution of complex contractual issues;
• Experience in contracts/projects with critical interfaces, complex infrastructure (civil engineering, construction and/or renewable energy sector), complex negotiation and dispute resolution;
• Risk administration including change orders, claim management, ability to develop and implement project claim strategy;
• Experience in developing, negotiating and managing engineering and construction subcontracts;
• Ability to maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI) on company systems to ensure compliance with requirements;
• Ability to support in drafting and follow up of correspondence with stakeholders (customer, suppliers, partners, internal team etc).
• Manages formal communication with client, key partners and key subcontractors.