Sr Contract Manager- Behind the Meter
Commercial Lawyers; SPB
- Type:
- Full Time
- Location(s):
- Oakbrook Terr IL US
- Other GA US
- Other OH US
- Other PA US
- Date Posted:
- Salary:
- Job Posting Start Date:
- 2026-04-07
- Job Posting End Date:
- Job ID:
- R5037258
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Job Description Summary
The Portfolio Contract Management Leader & Senior Project Contract Manager is responsible for providing end-to-end contractual, commercial, and risk leadership across portfolio of Behind the Meter large and complex projects within the NAM GSI valued between USD 2B and USD 10BThis role ensures consistent application of GSI Contract Management process and procedures. In addition to portfolio-level oversight, the role will act directly as Senior Project Contract Manager on selected strategic, high-risk projects, providing hands-on leadership in negotiations, claims, dispute avoidance, and customer interface when senior contractual expertise is required.
The role operates in close coordination with Portfolio Leader, Regional Contract Manager Leader, and other GE Vernova businesses, ensuring contractual alignment, risk transparency, and disciplined execution throughout the project lifecycle from ITO to OTR.
Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Contract Governance: Define and deploy portfolio-level contract management strategy, governance, and KPIs, aligned with GSI Contract Management process and procedures. Provide oversight and guidance to Project Contract Managers.
Hands-On Project CM: Lead contract analysis, claims, variation orders, negotiations, and dispute resolution on selected high-risk or escalated projects, in coordination with Portfolio Leader, Project Managers, Legal, and Finance.
Contractual and Commercial Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate portfolio-level contractual and commercial risks. Ensure consistent margin protection and timely escalation of critical issues.
Multi-Business Coordination: Facilitate collaboration with other GE Vernova units involved in projects, supporting GSI to execute contracts effectively while safeguarding GSI interests.
Claims & Insurance Management: Oversee variation orders, claims, and insurance processes in line with contractual obligations, DOA, and Legal/Insurance guidance.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s + 10 years relevant experience) in Contract Management, Legal, Commercial, or EPC/Infrastructure projects.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).
Desired Characteristics
Proven experience in portfolio-level contract oversight and as Senior Project Contract Manager for high-value projects.
Strong understanding of contract governance, claims, variation orders, and commercial risk management.
Experience collaborating across multiple business units, protecting own unit’s interests while enabling joint execution.
Strong negotiation, analytical, leadership, and executive communication skills.
Ability to operate with high autonomy, aligned with DOA and Legal guidance.
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $140,200.00 and $233,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 07, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.