Senior Contract Manager

GE Vernova

Contract Manager supporting project teams on contractual issues during project execution in the energy sector. Managing risks, approvals, and contracts for successful delivery.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,500 - $212,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support the project team on all contractual issues during project execution
ensure that commercial risks and opportunities are identified early, tracked, managed and resolved favorably
implement risk mitigation strategies
manage and drive Contract Change Order execution
pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries
drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing
ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery
perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors
maintain contract management documentation and electronic files
work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure
manage the project handoff from sales to the project management team
issue Internal Change Orders as required
visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems on projects
prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
6+ years of experience in Contracts Management, project management experience in EPC Power Plants, or similar
ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites if needed
contract reading and writing experience
strong presentation and negotiation skills
5+ years claims management experience
construction claims negotiation experience
developer or EPC experience, preferably in the Power Industry
ability to speak, read and write in Spanish preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program
retirement savings plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contracts Managementclaims managementcontract readingcontract writingrisk analysisnegotiationChange Orderscontractual analysisvendor recoveryinsurance recovery

Soft Skills

presentation skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree