Lead Contract Manager- Behind Meter

The Behind the Meter (“BTM”) Lead Contract Manager will provide strategic and hands‑on commercial contract management support for GE Grid Solutions’ (“GE Grid”) 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 life cycles, managing subcontractor and supplier commercial matters, and developing claims and variation strategies that protect GE Grid Solution’s commercial position.

About Us

GE Vernova is helping lead the energy transition by delivering technologies and solutions that electrify and decarbonize the world. Serving customers globally, we provide equipment, systems, and services that support reliable, efficient, and resilient power delivery. Our BTM portfolio plays a critical role in enabling customers to optimize energy use, integrate distributed energy resources, and improve site‑level power performance.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation & Administration — Review, interpret, and negotiate prime contract terms and conditions, including subcontracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs), and supply agreements, to protect GE Vernova's commercial position throughout the project lifecycle.
• Claims & Change Management — Prepare, draft, submit, and negotiate claims, change orders, and variation orders. Develop and execute claims strategies to preserve contractual rights and improve commercial outcomes.
• Commercial Risk Management — Identify, assess, and address commercial and contractual risks through proactive contract administration, ensuring back‑to‑back alignment of obligations across subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.
• Stakeholder Collaboration — Partner with Sourcing, Procurement, Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to align on contract execution strategy, resolve issues, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Contract Governance — Maintain accurate contract records, formal correspondence, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance metrics in company systems to ensure compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Experience supporting EPC contract project delivery and contract management for complex commercial or infrastructure projects, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract environments.
• 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…