Contract Manager

GE Vernova

. Lead contractual management of major hydroelectric projects from bidding through execution, close-out, and warranty .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$126,300 - CA$189,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management for major hydroelectric projects, including risk assessment, negotiation, and compliance. Proficient in developing contractual strategies and managing complex commercial arrangements within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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Contract ManagementNegotiation SkillsRisk AssessmentProject Financial ConsiderationsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingClaims ManagementChange Order ManagementContractual ComplianceContractual Strategy DevelopmentCommercial Risk ManagementEPC Project ExperienceHydropower KnowledgeInfrastructure Project ExperienceComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationProactive Working StyleCoaching and GuidanceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management ToolsProject Governance Processes

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorInfrastructure SectorPublic UtilitiesConstructionMajor Industrial ProjectsTurnkey EPC ProjectsComplex Project Delivery Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead contractual management of major hydroelectric projects from bidding through execution, close-out, and warranty
Develop and implement project-specific contractual strategies
Manage commercial and contractual risks, opportunities, notices, changes, claims, disputes, and insurance-related matters
Draft, review, and tailor commercial and contractual clauses
Negotiate and finalize contracts, amendments, change orders, and commercial arrangements
Prepare contractual notices, amendments, change submissions, claims, and formal communications
Advise project leadership and cross-functional teams on contractual rights, responsibilities, obligations, and risks
Develop and maintain contract management plans and tools for tracking obligations, milestones, notices, changes, and claims
Coordinate major claims and disputes with Project Leadership, Legal, Finance, and other functions
Monitor contract compliance, document deviations, and maintain contractual records and decision traceability
Participate in project risk and opportunity reviews and support mitigation and opportunity-capture plans
Build relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and subcontractors
Provide guidance and coaching to less-experienced contract management professionals
Report contractual risk assessments and updates through project-governance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, Law, or a related technical or commercial discipline
Minimum eight years of contract management experience in complex project environments such as EPC, construction, infrastructure, energy, power generation, or major industrial sectors
Demonstrated understanding of the Canadian energy or infrastructure sector
Experience working with public utilities, public-sector organizations, or sophisticated infrastructure customers
Ability to compile, structure, draft, and manage complex, high-value amendments, changes, claims, and contractual submissions
Strong understanding of project financial considerations, including costs, margins, risks, opportunities, and cash impact
Ability to analyze, structure, and solve complex contractual and commercial problems
Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
Proactive working style, strong sense of ownership, and willingness to recommend and implement improvements
Strong written and spoken English skills
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15–25%
Experience with turnkey EPC projects or other complex project delivery models preferred
Experience in hydropower, power generation, major infrastructure, construction, or complex industrial-project environments preferred
Experience administering major equipment supply, installation, consortium, or subcontracting arrangements preferred
Experience managing significant changes, claims, insurance matters, or disputes preferred
Experience within a complex global or matrixed organization preferred
Experience coaching or guiding less-experienced contract management professionals preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Fully remote work arrangement
Professional growth and development opportunities
Collaborative, high-performing team environment
No relocation assistance provided