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Grid System Integration - AC Integrated Solutions Sr Commercial Director

GE Vernova
Posted a month ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Oak Brook, IL 60523, US

Salary

$140,000 - $168,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Commercial Director will lead strategic and operational activities for AC Integrated Solutions, focusing on Transmission and High-Voltage Substation EPC projects.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of 15 years of experience in the relevant field, including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
  • The role involves managing bid development, pricing strategies, risk assessment, and contract negotiations while ensuring quality and efficiency in bid submissions.
  • The salary range for this position is between $151,400.00 and $252,200.00, with potential bonuses based on sales incentives.
  • GE Vernova offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement savings plans, and various employee support programs.

Job Description Summary

The Commercial Director is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of all commercial activities related to the AC Integrated Solutions which includes Transmission and High-Voltage Substation EPC projects, leads a team of Bid/ Commercial Managers to develop solutions proposals, including deal strategy, pricing, risk/opportunity mgmt. & contract negotiations. In this role you will ensure the efficient delivery of quality bids, geared towards improved response time & win-rates, the seamless order transfer, and a maximum support of growth plans. Scope includes AIS/GIS Substations (69kV–765kV) for all market segments which may include FACTS, and other Reactive Power Compensation projects also Grid expansion and Power evacuation infrastructure.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the overall commercial strategy for Transmission, Substation, and Grid Infrastructure projects.

  • Drive portfolio-level margin optimization, risk control, and value creation.

  • Support strategic market expansion with utilities, Data centers, IndustrialĀ  and renewable developers.

  • Provide commercial leadership for framework agreements, long-term contracts, and strategic partnerships.

  • Leads Bid Managers as of the Go! Decision to deal-strategy sign-off, resourcing, complete risk assessment, submission, deal clarification/negotiation, hand-over to the Execution teams.

  • the active participation in optimization of bid generation, the use of all relevant tools & working practices.

  • Leads Bid Managers as of the Go! Decision to deal-strategy sign-off & -resourcing, complete risk assessment, submission, deal clarification/negotiation & hand-over to the OTR phase.

  • Engages subcontractors & partners to support theĀ  bid development.

  • Ensures that the Policy 5.0 process is being followed with no misses also on risk assessments and compliance standards.

  • Drives adaption of contemporary tools (PCDB, CRM, RAM, etc).

  • Partners with Sales, Commercial Operations, Legal, Commercial Finance , Engineering and project execution teams and represent the deal at Grid System Integration leadership levels as appropriate.

  • Liaises with Commercial Leaders on innovative opportunities such as the further development of solutions for Data centers/ AI opportunities.

  • Develops Tendering people as a team of diverse talent and proven experts in bid works, also to ensure succession plan.

  • Maintains knowledge of market trends, actions, customer requirements, customer base and understands cultural and local particularities of multiple markets across region.

  • Ensure lessons learned are systematically fed back into future bidding strategies.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial team.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline (preferrably an MBA, commercial, legal or financial).

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in Transmission and Hi-Voltage Substation EPC projects.

  • At least 7 years of senior leadership experience with direct accountability for commercial performance.

Desired Characteristics

  • Proven track record managing large-scale EPC contracts

  • Contractual risk assessment and mitigation.

  • Strong Knowledge ofĀ  the Electrical Transmission and distributions systems andĀ  High Voltage Substations required for Utilities, Data Centers and industrial segments.

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Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anĀ Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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: No

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For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $151,400.00 and $252,200.00. 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 candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

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Bonus eligibility: sales incentive.

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This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 12, 2026.

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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.

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GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, ā€œGE Vernovaā€) 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.



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