IWS Projects Contract Manager

Job description / Role

Role Summary:

- This role is to drive Contract Management in the execution of Integrated Wells Stream Projects
- This is a key strategic role within the PM Team and Project Management function
- The candidate will be instrumental to drive a rigorous strategy and approach to the Project Contract administration, Change Management, Claims, Contract Deviations, Schedule changes, identification of project risks and opportunities, etc.
- The position reports operationally to the Project Manager and functionally to IWS PMO

Essential Responsibilities:

- Review and maintain an in-depth understanding of the Contract.
- Ensure full Contract/Risk info are handover during internal transfer from commercial to execution Project team.
- Lead all contractual communication with the customer, in collaboration with the project manager preparing the impact and scenario schemes.
- Work in collaboration with the project teams to administer and ensure adherence to contract policies applicable to design, procurement, construction, etc.
- Challenge status quo approach to contract project execution and drive effective best inclass contract execution processes with focus on profitable growth and margin enhancement.
- Develop and administer a contract claims management strategy to grow profitability and increased margins.
- Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure.
- Monitor performance to contract terms.
- Lead Contract Change Order management. Create and manage a contract activity log to track status and deviation through contract execution by partnering with the project execution team.
- Implement metrics and identify contract performance issues.
- Prepare claims for various issues, including extension of time, corresponding financial losses escalations, loss of productivity, deviations from tender document, execution of additional items and project acceleration.
- Ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables.
- Identify Project margin target and maximize via variation process. Recovery of lost delivery schedule time via variation process.
- Efficient management of variations and agreement before Project Close-Out.
- Manage contractual claims and counterclaims in relation to the customers, suppliers and subcontractors in coordination with BHGE Legal.
- Perform project risk assessment and suggest mitigation measures at various stages in the project lifecycle, including commercial negotiation, preparation of agreement documents, and administration of Contracts during project implementation.
- Continuously evaluate and quantify the risks involved in the project to project closure.
- Contractor/Suppliers claim prevention and recovery.
- Coordinate with Project stakeholders like contractors, suppliers, etc. to ensure that all relevant parties are aware in advance of potential claims.
- Draft contractual letters, replies and notifications.
- Develop and implement settlement strategies and agreements.
- Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects and pursue and obtain insurance claim recoveries in coordination with BHGE Legal and Risk Management.
- Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and filing back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Prior contract administration and claim management experience.
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced skills in contract terms and conditions interpretation and development.
- Solid understanding of Business Law fundamentals.
- Personal computer and software experience including preparation of complex computer graphics presentations

Desired Characteristics:

- Master's Degree in Business Administration.
- Prime contract commercial experience (domestic and international).
- Construction claims negotiation experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience with turnkey's, multi-service contracts.
- Previous PM experience with an Operator and/or Oilfield Service Company.

About Us:

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

About the Company

GE is a diversified technology, media and financial services company, dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and oil and gas, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 300,000 people worldwide.

GE's Oil & Gas business is a leader in the development and delivery of advanced product and service offerings for the global oil and gas industry. As a consequence of the rapid expansion of its technology base, GE's Oil & Gas is capable of addressing the largest and most complex engineering and application challenges entirely from its own worldwide resources. So whether it's the world's largest LNG compression trains, re-injection of high sulfur gas, enhancing the safety and productivity of the world's oil and gas pipelines, or equipment for the production of oil and gas from harsh environments, GE is leading the charge.