Job Description SummaryThe Behind the Meter (7TM8) Lead Contract Manager will provide strategic and hands-on commercial contract management support for GE Grid Solutions (7GE Grid8) NAM BTM Portfolio, with a primary focus on project execution, contract negotiation and administration, claims management, and commercial risk mitigation. This role will report to and partner closely with the NAM BTM Contract Management Portfolio Leader, while collaborating cross-functionally with Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement, Legal Finance, and other key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience negotiating terms and conditions, leading contract administration across complex project lifecycles, managing subcontractor and supplier commercial matters, and developing claims and variation strategies that protect GE Grid Solutions commercial position.
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Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities
- Provide commercial contract management support for GE Grids BTM portfolio, with an emphasis on complex project execution and delivery.
- Preserve and enhance contract margin by proactively identifying commercial risks and opportunities, driving timely resolution of contractual issues, and supporting effective negotiation of changes, claims, and cost recovery mechanisms throughout project execution.
- Review, interpret, and negotiate prime contract terms and conditions to identify risk, protect GE Grids interests, and support successful project execution.
- Support contract project delivery and management throughout the full project lifecycle, from contract award through execution, change management, and closeout.
- Lead the preparation, drafting, submission, and negotiation of claims, change orders, variation orders, and other formal contractual entitlements.
- Develop and execute claims management strategies to preserve contractual rights and improve commercial outcomes.
- Ensure appropriate flow-down and back-to-back alignment of contractual obligations across subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.
- Review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including subcontracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), NDAs, supply agreements, and related project documents.
- Draft and manage formal notices, correspondence, and other contract communications with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks through proactive contract administration and negotiation.
- Support resolution of subcontractor and supplier disputes, including invoicing issues, performance-related matters, and other commercial claims.
- Partner with sourcing, procurement, project management, legal, finance, and operations teams to drive alignment on contract execution strategy and issue resolution.
- Maintain contract records, key correspondence, and performance metrics in company systems to ensure compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Legal Studies, Business, Commercial Management, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract drafting, contract negotiation, and commercial management in a fast-paced project or technology-driven environment.
- Strong familiarity with commercial and legal terms applicable to energy-related infrastructure projects, with demonstrated experience negotiating contract terms and conditions for complex commercial or infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting EPC contract project delivery and contract management.
- Experience with claims management, change orders, variation orders, and dispute resolution.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience supporting BTM, distributed energy, power systems, renewables, or other energy infrastructure projects.
- Legal Studies, Juris Doctor (JD) or degree in Construction Project Management is preferred.
- Strong experience in negotiating commercial terms and conditions with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Proven commercial acumen with the ability to identify contractual risk and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Experience in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environments, including contract administration through project execution and closeout.
- Demonstrated success managing claims, developing entitlement positions, and supporting formal dispute resolution processes. Experience supporting litigation, arbitration, or other formal dispute and claims resolution proceedings preferred.
- Experience in developing, negotiating, and administering engineering, construction, and supply subcontracts.
- Ability to manage complex contractual interfaces across customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong written communication skills, including drafting formal notices, claims letters, reservation of rights letters, and other key commercial correspondence.
- Ability to maintain KPIs and contract documentation in company systems to support reporting and compliance requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
- Experience in civil, construction, energy, renewable, or other complex infrastructure sectors preferred.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $120,800.00 and $201,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidates experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 13, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, 7GE Vernova8) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
