Location
Staffordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
The ITO Contract Manager will be part of the Regional Contract Management team with a specific focus on tendering support.
Reporting in a solid line to the Grid Solutions Regional Contract Management Leader and in dotted line to the Proposal Manager, and in strict cooperation with the Proposal Team and Legal, you will support the preparation and submission of proposals (RFI, , ITT, RFP etc.).
This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines.
The ITO (Inquiry to Order) Contract Manager brings to the Proposal Team expertise related to those terms and conditions contained in the tender documents that can have an operational, commercial and/or administrative impact on the application, management and execution of the contract and is also based on operational return of experience.
The ITO Contract Manager will therefore focus on those aspects in which operational contract management experience has most impact.
Job Description
Main Duties
In cooperation with the Proposal Team and Legal, review the operational topics such as:
- Claim and Change Order process, including notice requirements;
- Contractor entitlements and remedies;
- Customer obligations and deliverables;
- Proposed allocation of risk;
- Requirements for Take-over, Provisional Acceptance;
- Contractor documentation approval;
- Site accesses and conditions;
- Permitting requirements;
- other “operational topics”.
- Identifying and communicating deviations to GE guidelines.
- Propose relevant amendments where required.
- Support the Proposal Team in the negotiation of the operational topics of tenders for clients and major subcontractors for new business initiatives, including partnership agreements (Consortium, Joint Venture).
- Assure consistency between the proposals and the Employer’s requirements. Specifically, assure that the exceptions and deviations agreed with Employers are correctly incorporated in final set of contract documents.
- In accordance with GE processes supports procurement/sourcing in the formation of construction and installation site subcontracts ensuring that relevant terms and conditions of the main contract are incorporated into the subcontract agreements
- In case of award of the Project, proactively participate to the handover process from Sales to Execution teams (ITO to OTR).
- Support in the negotiation and formation of Consortium Agreements in accordance with GE’s processes.
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience/track record in contract drafting and negotiation (EPC contracts, partnership agreements, subcontract and supply agreements).
- Knowledge and experience in main contract models (FIDIC and NEC form of contract)
- Understanding of contract law
- Understanding of Project risk management
- Technical understanding
- Experience in high-level negotiations
- Extensive years’ of experience in contract lifecycle management of complex infrastructure projects (power generation and power transmission preferred).
Personal Skills and background
- Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Capacity to prioritise work and interface with relevant stakeholders for the collection of information.
- Influencing skills, intercultural skills, capable of working in a team.
- University degree in engineering, business administration or law.
- Accountability and say / do mindset.
- Perfect knowledge of written and spoken English.
The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 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 we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, 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, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, 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 - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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