Senior Commercial Contracts Manager (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job Description SummaryThe Senior Commercial Contracts Manager provides contracts leadership and expertise for project teams. This includes providing the necessary support on pre- and post-contractual management, Terms & Conditions of the contract and the management of claims. It also involves identification and management of risk in support of the contract or project. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Draft contract language for a wide variety of situations such as sales contracts, proprietary information agreements, consortium agreements, claim settlements and commercial correspondence
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to project teams on a day-to-day basis regarding Request for Quotes (RFQ), change orders, contract T&Cs, contract administration, and customer contractual issues of all kinds
• Provide leadership regarding significant customer contract issues: Perform contractual analysis of contractual claims and issues; develop risk mitigation and negotiation strategies, present alternatives and recommendations for leadership support; Apply problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to issue resolution, participating directly in customer negotiations as needed
• Work closely with legal counsel, obtaining and implementing legal review as appropriate
• Drive to improve and expand contract and risk tools

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience of directly related contract experience

Eligibility Requirement

• Ability and willingness to travel 10-15% (U.S. and internationally, as required)
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Outstanding writing and oral communication skills, and ability to influence
• Ability to concurrently support multiple issues and clients
• Contracts T&Cs knowledge with experience negotiating contract language and/or contractual disputes
• Power industry contracting experience interfacing directly with customers or prime contractors

The base pay range for this position is $120k-170k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 1/17/2025.

 

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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