Senior Contract Manager

Job Description Summary GE Vernova's Hydro Power business is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to join the North America Contract Management team. Reporting to the North America Contract Management Leader, this role provides commercial and contractual leadership across major hydroelectric projects throughout Canada. Contract Management at GE Vernova is integrated into project delivery from the bid and negotiation stages through execution, close-out and warranty.

The Senior Contract Manager develops and executes contractual strategies, manages commercial risk, leads negotiations, supports change and claims management, and protects GE Vernova's contractual interests throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in EPC and complex infrastructure contracting, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to influence project outcomes through disciplined risk management and effective stakeholder engagement.

Job Description Your Impact Lead contractual strategy for significant Canadian hydroelectric projects from bid through execution, close-out and warranty. Protect and strengthen GE Vernova's commercial position through disciplined contract execution, risk mitigation and opportunity development. Partner with project leadership on changes, claims strategy, customer and supplier interfaces, and key commercial decisions. Drive contractual rigor, compliance, transparency and timely escalation throughout the project lifecycle.

End-to-End Contract Management Manage contractual aspects of assigned projects from bid preparation through execution, close-out and warranty. Draft, review and tailor commercial clauses based on project requirements and the applicable contractual framework. Participate in the negotiation and finalization of contracts, amendments and other commercial arrangements with customers, partners, suppliers and subcontractors. Ensure project teams understand and apply contractual obligations. Prepare notices, amendments, change submissions, claims and other contractual communications in accordance with contract requirements and internal governance.

Support project teams in establishing performance indicators for risk mitigation and opportunity management.

Contract Strategy, Change and Risk Management Analyze contracts to identify risks, opportunities, deviations and key watchpoints. Develop, maintain and continuously improve the contract management plan for each assigned project. Provide recommendations that protect the company’s commercial and contractual interests. Lead strategies related to changes, claims, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution in coordination with project leadership and Legal. Ensure relevant contractual requirements are appropriately flowed down to supplier and subcontractor agreements on a back-to-back basis, where applicable.

Manage contractual notices, changes, claims, disputes and insurance matters as required.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Project Governance Work closely with project teams, commercial leaders, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, finance, sourcing and other internal stakeholders. Advise teams on contractual issues and contribute to informed decision-making. Track contractual commitments and communicate requirements across the project. Participate in project risk and opportunity reviews and help drive mitigation and opportunity-capture plans. Provide regular contractual risk assessments and updates through established governance and review processes.

Maintain constructive professional relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and partners. Mentor and coach less experienced contract management professionals as needed.

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