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The Contract Manager HVDC (CM) has a major role in the realization of the largest and most important projects of the Energy Transition in Europe and his/her contribution is important visible and will make a difference. The CM is part of a team of contract managers working in close cooperation with the project leadership team overlooks analyses and clarifies the commercial and technical contractual rights and obligations of all stakeholders and thus has a major contribution to the and completion of a large turnkey project in the required time and quality and also to the achievement of the commercial targets. Also the CM from time to time is involved in supporting the tendering team in negotiations of complex project contracts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the management of the clients main contract(s) subcontracts and supplier contracts from the project commencement during the phases engineering procurement erection/installation test/commissioning until handover/completion incl. warranty period
• ensure proper understanding of all stakeholders of the relevant contractual rights and obligations as well as the contractual scope of work and provide contractual analysis and clarifications including the definition and clarification of interfaces between the different project stakeholders as well as the involved companies and experts
• provide contract(s) analysis and identify Clients consortium partners subcontractors and other thirdparty rights and obligations and identify relevant risks and opportunities
• prepare a Project Contract Commercial Plans including strategies and procedures for the management of risks opportunities variations changes and claims incl. insurance cases
• support and guide the project management team in general contractual issues clarify contractual/legal queries in close collaboration with Legal work in close cooperation with the project director regarding contractual aspects of sourcing/procurement commercial & finance engineering standards and specifications site management erection commissioning testing and the taking over / handover to the client
• set up and draft subcontracts passthrough 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
• establish and implement a project communication and reporting in acc. with the contractual and legal requirements
• identify in close cooperation with the project management teams obstructions missing preconditions scope changes potential delays or required acceleration analyze the impact on contractual milestones ensure notices are given in line with contract requirements prepare change and variation orders prepare cost EoT and insurance claims
• support the warranty service teams in terms of notification of defects and remedy actions.

Required Skills:

• Engineer Legal with technical understanding or similar
• bachelors degree or similar
• at least 2 years of experience in EPC projects desired
• demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve issues
• strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• strong sense of ownership accountability and followup
• proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Access)
• excellent communication skills
• fluent in English both spoken and written
• German nice to have
• willingness to travel ca. 20 mainly in Germany NL
• based in the GE Berlin office partial remote work from home office possible.

Grid Solutions a GE Vernova business serves customers globally with over 20000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy our engineers are always up for the challenge and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solutionfocused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to gamechanging diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits and great development opportunities.