Senior Contracts Manager – Data Center, Utilities, Facts, Oil & Gas

GE Vernova

Senior contracts leader managing complex infrastructure claims and negotiations for GE Vernova. Overseeing Datacenter, Utilities, Oil & Gas, and FACTS contractual portfolios.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,100 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management strategy, risk mitigation, and high-stakes negotiation within large infrastructure projects. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workloads, and enforce quality standards while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

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Contract Management StrategyHigh-Stakes NegotiationFIDIC, NEC, EPC ContractsLeadership in Infrastructure ProjectsRisk Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Contractual Risk AssessmentClaims ManagementQuantum Assessment MethodologiesDispute ResolutionPerformance Goal DefinitionContinuous Improvement InitiativesCommercial PositioningLegal ComplianceStaffing ManagementQuality Procedures Enforcement

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam DevelopmentCommunication

Industry Keywords

EnergyPower TransmissionOil & GasIndustrial ConstructionInfrastructure ProjectsDatacenter FTMUtilitiesCommercial ExcellenceMediationArbitration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the regional contract management strategy in alignment with business objectives
Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial, and legal risks across the project portfolio
Provide guidance on complex disputes, including multi-party claims, force majeure, and termination scenarios
Shape commercial positioning from tender stage through project close-out
Ensure flow down of terms to suppliers, contractors, and partners
Lead identification, negotiation, and resolution of high-value offensive and defensive claims
Use delay, disruption, and quantum assessment methodologies to build claim positions
Coordinate with Legal and project teams on mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Mentor and develop the Regional Contract Management Team
Define performance goals and manage staffing needs
Ensure workload optimization
Enforce standard work practices and quality procedures
Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen
Capture lessons learned to drive commercial excellence
Report directly to the Regional Contract Management Leader
Hold overall accountability for contractual activities across the Datacenter FTM, Utilities, O&G, and FACTS portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Administration from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 15 years of experience in large, complex infrastructure projects
Experience in Energy, Power Transmission, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Construction
Demonstrated success managing the full lifecycle of complex claims
Experience leading high-stakes negotiations
Extensive experience with FIDIC, NEC, EPC, or bespoke contracts
Proven track record in regional or functional leadership
Experience managing professional teams
Professional fluency in English
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
French would be a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
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
Relocation assistance is not provided