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GE Vernova

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, 2+ years in project management, drafting skills, problem-solving ability, Microsoft Office proficiency, excellent German/English, and willingness to travel 10%.
  • You will manage contractual issues, draft and negotiate subcontracts, analyze rights and obligations, support invoicing, and guide project teams on claims and risk management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or similar with at least 2 years of experience in project management
  • Experience in drafting contractual letters
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve issues
  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-up
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Excellent in German and English, both spoken and written
  • Willingness to travel 10% mainly in Germany, NL
  • Based in the GE Berlin office - remote work from home office possible

Responsibilities

  • manage all contractual issues related to large and medium size projects
  • working in close cooperation with the project director and supporting the team regarding commercial aspects of sourcing/procurement and management of subcontractor's and supplier contracts
  • set up and draft subcontracts, pass-through the main terms and conditions from the main contract into subcontracts and supplier purchase orders and lead the negotiations based on the strategy aligned with the management and the project directors
  • analyses and clarifies the commercial contractual rights and obligations of the company in relationship with subcontractors and suppliers
  • supports the definition of interfaces between the different project stakeholders as well as the involved companies and experts
  • set up and draft contract amendments and subcontracts and lead the negotiations based on the strategy aligned with the management and the project directors
  • drive the change order and claim processes incl. insurance cases
  • support the invoicing processes
  • Collaborate with Legal, Sourcing, Procurement and Quality regarding contract management and best practices for process development
  • Work with team to ensure processes followed regarding pass-through terms and conditions for subcontracts and supplier purchase orders
  • Support the execution start-ups of projects, including contract analysis and preparation of Project Contract Commercial Plans
  • Assume responsibility for all project contractual activities from hand over from Sales/Commercial until all relevant contractual obligations are complete, including financial reconciliation, and all relevant contractual issues are resolved/ settled
  • support the team in the identification of Customer / Consortium and other third-party obligations and development and implementation of the Project Contract Commercial Plan, including Project Claim Strategy
  • Liaise with the Project Director regarding commercial strategy development and execution to ensure that the contract schedule is met and appropriate schedules for subcontracts are produced and maintained, to support Project Claim Strategy
  • Support project risk and opportunity identification and analysis. Support the management of risks and opportunities by development and implementation of appropriate Project Contract Commercial Plan
  • Ensure proper notices are given in line with contract requirements
  • Management of claims to/from customers and consortium partners
  • Support the management of claims to/from subcontractors and suppliers as required
  • Establishment and implementation of project specification contractual procedures, particularly regarding claims, insurance, variation orders, correspondence and notifications
  • Support and guide the Project Management team in general contractual issues
  • Clarification of contractual/legal queries, if required by referring to Legal

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Commercial Contract Manager?

The primary role of the Commercial Contract Manager is to manage all contractual issues related to large and medium-sized projects, ensuring the execution and completion of projects meets required time and quality standards, while also achieving commercial targets.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree or similar with at least 2 years of experience in project management is required for this position.

Is experience in drafting contractual letters necessary?

Yes, experience in drafting contractual letters is a required skill for this role.

What languages must the candidate be proficient in?

The candidate must be proficient in both German and English, both spoken and written.

Is travel required for this job?

Yes, there is a willingness to travel required, estimated at around 10%, primarily within Germany and the Netherlands.

Where is the position based?

The position is based in the GE Berlin office, with the possibility of remote work from a home office in a hybrid format.

What skills are emphasized for this role?

Strong ownership, accountability, follow-up, teamwork, communication skills, and demonstrated analytical abilities to resolve issues are emphasized for this role.

Does the role involve collaboration with other departments?

Yes, the role involves close collaboration with Legal, Sourcing, Procurement, and Quality regarding contract management and best practices.

What type of projects will the Commercial Contract Manager be involved with?

The Commercial Contract Manager will be involved with large and medium-sized turnkey projects particularly focused on the Energy Transition in Europe.

Is relocation assistance provided for this position?

No, relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

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GE Vernova

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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

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.