Senior Contract Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Contract Manager supporting project team on contractual issues at GE Vernova. Managing contract risks, claims, and driving contract execution for energy transition projects.

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
implement risk mitigation strategies
develop claims settlement agreements
manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with GE entitlement
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
perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors
ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects
maintain contract management documentation and electronic files
work closely with Project Managers
draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues
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 (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Power Plants, or similar
working hours must be around the EST time zone
ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites if needed
Contract reading and writing experience
strong presentation and negotiation skills
ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
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, 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

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Contracts Managementclaims managementContract Change Order executionrisk analysisnegotiation of terms and conditionscontractual analysisChange Orders draftingclaims settlement agreementsSupplier recoveryEPC experience

Soft Skills

strong presentation skillsnegotiation skillsability to handle complex issuesteam collaborationcommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailtime managementleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree