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Project Manager Contract Performance Management

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 91400 - 152200
Posted: 7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
A CM&U Project Manager is responsible for planning executing and delivering wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through final handover. The project manager is the interface between customers and the participating GE Vernova functions executing customizations modifications and upgrades to the wind farms coordinating the flow of information and responsible for contract administration while adhering to specifications and deliverables

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

  • Lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through commissioning support and project closeout.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules budgets risk registers and resource plans.
  • Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule cost or quality issues.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet contractual obligations and customer expectations.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary customer interface throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead project meetings progress reviews and executive status updates.
  • Build strong relationships with customers subcontractors logistics providers and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage customer requests contract changes and issue resolution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Coordinate activities across engineering manufacturing procurement logistics quality field services and finance.
  • Ensure timely delivery of components software and documentation.
  • Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) site acceptance activities and commissioning coordination.
  • Facilitate communication between manufacturing facilities and project sites.

Contract & Commercial Management

  • Understand project contracts technical specifications and commercial requirements.
  • Manage scope changes claims variations and contractual correspondence.
  • Track project costs forecasts invoicing milestones and cash flow.
  • Support commercial negotiations when required.

Risk & Quality Management

  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and customer specifications.
  • Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.
  • Support internal and external audits as needed.

Health Safety & Environmental (HSE)

  • Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations and company policies.
  • Coordinate with site teams to support safe turbine delivery installation and commissioning.

Reporting

  • Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including schedule budget safety quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Escalate significant project risks and issues to senior management with recommended actions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management Business or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in renewable energy wind energy heavy industrial equipment power generation or a related industry.
  • Ability and willingness to domestically travel 20%.
  • Ability and willingness to work at times outside standard business hours to support customer or project requirements.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Experience managing large complex multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial project management.
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience coordinating international suppliers and cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of wind turbine technology manufacturing logistics and installation processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project Oracle ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong problem-solving negotiation and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Financial acumen including budgeting forecasting and cost control.
  • Experience with utility-scale onshore or offshore wind projects.
  • Familiarity with turbine transportation heavy-lift operations and site construction activities.
  • Knowledge of grid connection commissioning and renewable energy regulations.
  • Experience working with EPC contractors developers utilities or independent power producers (IPPs).

Working Conditions

  • Combination of office and wind project site environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • On-time project delivery
  • Budget adherence
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Safety performance
  • Quality performance
  • Schedule performance
  • Successful management of project risks and change orders
  • Project profitability and margin performance

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $91400.00 and $152200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 05 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Required Experience:

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