Senior Contract Manager – U.S. Government

GE Vernova

Senior Contract Manager leading U.S. Government hydroelectric contracts for GE Vernova, a renewable-energy provider.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,500 - $212,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management for U.S. Government hydroelectric projects, including risk mitigation, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and effective negotiation of complex contractual agreements. Proven ability to manage project financial aspects and lead contract strategies in dynamic environments.

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Contract ManagementFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)U.S. Government ContractsNegotiation of High-Value ContractsEPC Project Delivery Models

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationChange ManagementRisk AnalysisContractual ComplianceContract DraftingProposal NegotiationContractual Deliverables PreparationFinancial AnalysisClaims ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProactive ApproachStrong Sense of OwnershipSound JudgmentAbility to Influence Stakeholders

Industry Keywords

Hydroelectric ProjectsEnergy SectorConstructionInfrastructureLarge Industrial ProjectsExport ControlRegulated Project EnvironmentsTurnkey ProjectsComplex Project EnvironmentsMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead contract management for U.S. Government hydroelectric projects from bid preparation through execution, close-out, and warranty
Protect the company’s contractual and commercial position through contract administration, documentation, and change management
Drive project-specific contract strategies balancing risk mitigation, compliance, and business objectives
Manage contractual obligations, key notices, flow-down requirements, and entitlement positions throughout the contract lifecycle
Draft, review, and tailor commercial and contractual clauses
Negotiate and finalize proposals, contracts, amendments, and other contractual instruments with customers, partners, suppliers, and subcontractors
Advise project teams on contractual obligations, rights, remedies, and execution requirements
Interpret and administer U.S. Government contract requirements, including FAR and agency-specific clauses
Identify contractual compliance risks related to federal project execution, subcontracting structures, and customer requirements
Prepare, review, and administer representations, certifications, amendments, and contractual deliverables
Analyze contracts for risks, opportunities, deviations, assumptions, and commercial watchpoints
Develop and improve contract management plans
Partner with Project Management, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and commercial leadership
Prepare and manage notices, change documentation, amendments, requests for equitable adjustment, claims, and contractual submissions
Preserve entitlement positions and support strategies for delays, disruptions, variations, scope changes, and performance impacts
Coordinate claims and disputes with Legal and internal stakeholders
Manage bonds and insurance-related contractual matters
Assess and flow down prime contract obligations and regulatory clauses to suppliers and subcontractors
Maintain contractual records, correspondence logs, notice trackers, obligation trackers, and claim files
Support compliance reviews, audits, management reporting, and dispute resolution
Serve as primary contract management lead and provide strategic guidance to project leadership
Build relationships with customers, partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Manage correspondence and ensure reliable archiving and traceability
Escalate key contractual issues and drive timely resolution
Lead complex contractual negotiations and issue-resolution efforts in a matrix environment
Support less experienced contract management professionals and promote disciplined practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business, Finance, or a related technical field
Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in contract management within complex project environments such as Energy, EPC, Construction, Infrastructure, or large industrial projects
Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, government-funded programs, or projects subject to federal contractual frameworks
Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Familiarity with agency-specific clauses and additional federal contracting requirements
Ability to compile, structure, draft, substantiate, and negotiate complex, high-value amendments, changes, and contractual submissions in compliance with U.S. Government contractual standards and requirements
Strong understanding of project financial aspects, including costs, margins, risks, opportunities, and commercial exposure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to analyze, structure, substantiate, and solve complex contractual and commercial issues
Proactive approach, strong sense of ownership, sound judgment, and willingness to drive improvements
Ability, if required, to satisfy applicable U.S. Government security clearance, compliance, or eligibility requirements
Familiarity with export control, documentation discipline, and regulated project environments is an asset where applicable
Ability to travel to project sites, customer meetings, and internal project reviews as required
Approximately 15–25% travel depending on project and customer needs
Strong and proven experience in turnkey (EPC) or similarly complex project delivery models preferred
Experience in hydropower, renewable energy, large infrastructure, or industrial project environments preferred
Ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in complex, high-value project settings preferred
Sound judgment regarding contractual and commercial risks preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment preferred
Experience working within a complex matrix organization preferred
Ability to influence project teams and business stakeholders without direct authority preferred
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and 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
Challenging careers
No relocation assistance
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Geographic salary differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain areas