The role holds overall accountability for all contractual activities across the Regional Contract Portfolio and for the development, coordination, and performance of the Regional Contract Management Team. The Regional Contract Management Leader is responsible for implementing forward-looking contract management strategies that achieve KPIs defined by GSI, the Regional Leader and CMFL, while driving superior commercial outcomes across the region's project portfolio.Job Description
Role Summary
The Regional Contract Management Leader reports directly to the NAM Grid Systems Integration Regional Leader and functionally to the GSI Contract Management Function Leader (CMFL). This is a senior leadership role for a strategically minded commercial professional with deep expertise in complex infrastructure projects and a proven track record in managing high-value, multi-dimensional claims. Operating within the GSI NAM region—a portfolio exceeding $ 5B USD —you will lead the regional contract management strategy, ensure superior commercial outcomes, and oversee the performance of the regional team.
Essential Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Operations:
- Define and execute the regional contract management strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Proactively identify and mitigate contractual, commercial, and legal risks across the project portfolio.
- Provide authoritative guidance on complex disputes, including multi-party claims, force majeure, and termination scenarios.
- Shape commercial positioning from tender stage through project close-out, ensuring flow down of terms towards suppliers, contractors and partners
Complex Claims Management:
- Lead the identification, negotiation, and resolution of high-value offensive and defensive claims.
- Utilize advanced delay, disruption, and quantum assessment methodologies to build robust claim positions.
- Coordinate with Legal and project teams to manage formal dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration, litigation).
Team Leadership & Process Excellence:
- Mentor and develop the Regional Contract Management Team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Define performance goals, manage staffing needs, and ensure workload optimization.
- Enforce rigorous application of standard work practices and quality procedures.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen) and capture "Lessons Learned" to drive commercial excellence.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Administration from an accredited University or college.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in large, complex infrastructure projects (Energy, Power Transmission, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Construction).
- Demonstrated success in managing the full lifecycle of complex claims and leading high-stakes negotiations.
- Extensive experience with international frameworks (FIDIC, NEC, EPC, or bespoke contracts).
- Proven track record in regional or functional leadership, managing professional teams.
- Professional fluency in English (French would be a plus).
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to connect granular contractual details to broad business outcomes (Strategic Thinking).
- Exceptional advocacy skills and ability to present complex positions to senior stakeholders and to lead directly negotiations with any third party.
- Strong ability to analyze multi-dimensional, high-pressure situations and develop evidence-based strategies.
- Technical understanding of infrastructure delivery, design, construction, and commissioning dynamics.
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.
Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.
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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $193,900.00 and $323,200.00. 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 June 09, 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.
Skills Required
- University degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Administration
- Minimum of 15 years experience in large, complex infrastructure projects (Energy, Power Transmission, Oil & Gas, Industrial Construction)
- Proven success managing the full lifecycle of complex claims and leading high-stakes negotiations
- Extensive experience with international contract frameworks (FIDIC, NEC, EPC, or bespoke contracts)
- Proven regional or functional leadership experience managing professional teams
- Professional fluency in English
- Professional fluency in French
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
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