Contracts Manager

Description

• Develop claims settlement agreements
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery
• Manage the project handoff from sales to the project management team. This includes, Contract page turn, Contract risk review, Commercial Deliverables, request proof of insurance, oversee payment securities and obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner
• Development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors
• Pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries
• Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers
• Issue Internal Change Orders as required
• Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems on projects
• Perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
• Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure
• Draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
• Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects
• Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and managing critical back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections
• Drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing
• Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with GE entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other claims against Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Companies
• Implement risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located
• 5+ years claims management experience
• Developer or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with 3+ years of experience in Contracts Management, project management experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Power Plants, or similar
• Must be located in the Central Time Zone (CST) or Eastern Time Zone (EST)
• Working hours must be around the EST time zone to accommodate business and clients
• Contract reading and writing experience
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Claims and contract management experience
• Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Legal or Management
• Construction claims negotiation experience
• A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness
• Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance