Lead Contract Manager- Behind the Meter

Job Description Summary

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 lifecycles, managing subcontractor and supplier commercial matters, and developing claims and variation strategies that protect GE Grid Solution’s commercial position.

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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.

For more information, visit: https://www.gevernova.com

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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 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 Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 27, 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 candidate’s 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 October 26, 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, “GE Vernova”) 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.

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.