Head of Contract Manager HVDC

AL7929 GE Grid GmbH; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

No relocation assistance

Job summary

AL7929 GE Grid GmbH is seeking a Lead Contract Manager for HVDC to oversee end-to-end contract management on large EPC projects. You will lead a team of contract managers, partner with project leadership, and provide strategic guidance on commercial and technical obligations across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will advise project directors on contracting, manage risk, and drive strategic execution of project plans while ensuring requirements are reflected in supplier and subcontract terms.

Qualifications

• Education: degree in Engineering (ideally High-Voltage Electrical) or Law (construction specialization).
• Experience: substantial EPC project management experience.
• Analytical Skills: ability to anticipate risks and perform complex risk assessments.
• Ownership: strong sense of ownership and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Communication: fluent German and English (written and spoken).
• Mobility: travel ~20% within Germany and the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Project Contract Management: end-to-end contractual activities from hand-over to project acceptance and closure.
• Team Lead: manage a portfolio of HVDC projects and mentor contract managers.
• Strategic Partnership: advise project directors on contracting aspects across sourcing, engineering, and site work.
• Risk & Legal Advisory: provide analysis and coordinate with Legal as needed.
• Execution Strategy: develop contract-based project start-ups and commercial plans.
• Stakeholder & Change Management: manage contract communications and change orders to improve margins.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Relations: draft, negotiate, and align subcontracts.
• Warranty Support: handle defect notifications and resolutions during warranty.
• Collaborative Leadership: work with Regional Leader to steer the Contract Management roadmap.

Skills

Contract management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Bilingual German/English

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical, HV) or Law degree

Job description

Job Description Summary As a Lead Contract Manager for HVDC, you will play a pivotal role in delivering landmark projects that are central to Europe’s energy transition. Your contributions will be highly visible and instrumental in the success of our most complex initiatives. You will lead a team of contract managers in close partnership with the Regional Contract Management leader and project leadership, providing strategic oversight to clarify and manage the commercial and technical obligations of all project stakeholders. Your work will directly impact the timely, high-quality execution of large-scale turnkey projects and the achievement of critical commercial objectives.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities

Project Contract Management: Assume end-to-end accountability for project contractual activities, from the initial hand-over from Sales/Commercial through to final project acceptance by the client and the resolution of all outstanding contractual obligations.

Team Lead: Lead a team of contract manager who are responsible for a portfolio of HVDC projects. Provide guidance, support and promote knowledge transfer as well as professional development to the team.

Strategic Partnership: Serve as a key advisor to project directors and cross-functional teams, providing guidance on contractual aspects of sourcing, procurement, engineering, site management, construction, commissioning, and testing.

Risk & Legal Advisory: Provide expert analysis and clarification on contractual and legal queries, working closely with the Legal department when necessary.

Execution Strategy: Drive project start-ups through comprehensive contract analysis and the development of robust Project Contract Commercial Plans. Contribute to the overall project execution strategy.

Stakeholder & Change Management: Oversee all contractual communication, lead strategies for customer change orders, and drive margin enhancement initiatives and claim processes, including insurance-related matters.

Subcontractor & Supplier Relations: Analyze and define contractual rights and obligations in relation to partners. Lead the drafting, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts and amendments, ensuring key terms from the main contract are effectively mirrored in supplier agreements.

Warranty Support: Collaborate with service teams to manage defect notifications and resolution procedures during the warranty period.

Collaborative Leadership: Partner with the Regional Contract Management Leader to define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Contract Management function.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: A degree in Engineering (ideally High-Voltage Electrical) with a strong foundation in international contract law; OR a degree in Law (construction specialization preferred).

Experience: Substantial experience in managing large, complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.

Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, to perform complex risk assessments and resolve high-stakes issues. Reliable assessment of contractual rights and requirements, including specific recommendations for action to the project leadership.

Ownership: Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Communication: Exceptional communication skills; fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is required.

Mobility: Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, primarily within Germany and the Netherlands.

Desired Characteristics

In-depth technical knowledge and experience, specifically regarding electrical engineering, civil works, and offshore construction projects.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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