Hydro Lead Specialist - Contract Management OTR

GE Vernova; Taubaté; Remote; BRL 501,000 - 701,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract strategy, claims, variation orders and commercial negotiations for assigned projects across Latin America.

Position based in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela with remote options across LATAM; responsible for protecting contractual rights, risk management and maximizing project value through effective contract administration and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, law, or business.
• Experience as Contract Manager in complex EPC, infra, or energy projects.
• Experience in hydropower projects (rehab, refurbishment, modernization).
• Strong background in contract administration, claims, variation orders, negotiations.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead contractual and commercial strategy for project delivery.
• Advise project leadership on contracts, risks, opportunities.
• Maximize revenue through variation orders, claims and entitlements.
• Develop claims, change management, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Protect contractual rights via effective contract administration.
• Lead negotiations with customers, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier contractual obligations and interfaces.
• Support risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Variation orders

Claims management

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering/Legal/Business

Job description

Job Description Summary

The position is primarily based in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, although qualified candidates from across Latin America are encouraged to apply. Reporting functionally to the LATAM Contract Management Leader, this role serves as the contractual and commercial leader for assigned projects, partnering closely with the Project Director and Project Team. The successful candidate will lead contract strategy, claims, variation orders and commercial negotiations, ensuring the protection of contractual rights, effective risk management and the maximization of project value throughout project execution.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead contractual and commercial strategy to ensure successful project delivery.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to project leadership on contracts, risks, opportunities, and commercial matters.
• Identify and maximize revenue opportunities through variation orders, claims, and contract entitlements.
• Develop and implement claims, change management, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Protect the company’s contractual rights through effective contract administration and documentation.
• Lead negotiations with customers, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier contractual obligations, interfaces, and compliance requirements.
• Support project risk management and cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex commercial issues and align business objectives.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor degree, preferably in Engineering, legal or business administration.
• Proven experience as a Contract Manager in complex EPC, infrastructure, industrial, construction, energy or engineering projects.
• Experience in hydropower projects, particularly rehabilitation, refurbishment, modernization and/or equipment supply.
• Strong background in contract administration, claims management, variation orders, contract negotiations and dispute avoidance.
• Proven ability to translate contractual rights, claims, and opportunities into measurable commercial outcomes.
• Strong experience managing contractual relationships with customers, consortium partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Knowledge of contractual security instruments, including bonds, bank guarantees, and insurance programs.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position