Lead Contract Manager

GE Vernova

Lead Contract Manager providing comprehensive commercial contract management for large-scale EPC projects at GE Vernova. Overseeing contract negotiations, compliance, and risk management with project teams.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeOakbrook Terrace • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,800 - $201,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage contract amendments from issuance to execution
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 including identification of potential claims
Monitor the progress of all claims/variation orders to ensure that they proceed in accordance with contract/subcontract requirements
Manage subcontract invoicing disputes through resolution
Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, commercial, or related fields in legal, accounting or finance
Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing large-scale EPC contracts
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time
Preferred candidate experience with data center portfolio projects
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, offshore, construction and/or renewable energy sector), complex negotiation and dispute resolution
Project contract management and 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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementnegotiationclaims managementrisk administrationchange orderssubcontract agreementsMaster Service Agreement (MSA)Statement of Work (SOW)Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)supply agreements

Soft Skills

commercial acumenproblem resolutioncommunicationstakeholder managementorganizational skillsleadershipattention to detailanalytical thinkinginterpersonal skillsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chainBachelor’s degree in commercial fieldsBachelor’s degree in legal fieldsBachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in finance