Customs Project Manager at GE Vernova

Job Description SummaryAs the Customs Project Manager you will play a critical role in ensuring compliant cost-effective and customer-specific customs execution for Gas Turbine projects. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can manage customs risk provide accurate duty and tariff estimates support project teams during execution.This role will ensure alignment with customer requirements contractual obligations and regulatory standards. As a Customs Project Manager you will collaborate closely with Customs Operations Project Management Commercial Engineering and Logistics teams to deliver optimized landed-cost strategies maintain accurate cost forecasts and safeguard margin and schedule.Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesTariff Modeling & Duty EstimationExecuteproject-specific tariff models based on BOM routing Incoterms destination requirements and regulatory rules.Calculate total tariff exposure and generatesupporting calculations forduty-inclusive pricing Estimates at Completion (EAC) and Change Order (CO) billing.Providetimelyre-estimateswhen project scopecountry of origin orregulationchanges dutyimpact.Customs Project Cost ManagementUpdateand communicatecustomsrelated cost-to-go and EACbased on total forecasted impact and actual cost incurredensuring accuracy for project margin reviews.As part of the EACcyclesubmitcustoms cost components in CPM(specify)and ensure all data is complete traceable and aligned with project governance requirements.Own the preparation and maintenance of customs estimate backupsfor audits margin reviews or customer documentation requests.Duty Risk & Opportunity ManagementIdentifypotentialduty mitigation strategiesand collaborate withCustomsteam for execution.Assess and manage customsrelated risks such as delays penalties demurrage licensing issues or document gaps; develop mitigation actions incollaboration with the wider Customs and Logistics COE.Support proactive planning to protect contractual delivery dates and avoid potential liquidated damages arising from customs issues.Support for Billing Change Orders and Customer InteractionsProvide technicalCustomsinput toChange Orderjustifications including tariff recalculations duty impact assessments and required documentation.Support Project Managers in customer meetings concerning duty changes classification decisions or landed-cost implications.SupportProject Managers by providing necessary information and insights for customer meetings concerning duty changes classification decisions or landed-cost implications.Provide project-level documentation to supportdutyrecoverability and compliance requirements.Documentation Compliance & Audit ReadinessEnsure availability ofproject-specific import documentation packagesto 3rdparty auditors.Ensure traceability and auditability of customs decisions in line with customer trade compliance and regulatory expectations.Provide customs-related input to project margin reviews compliance audits or customer-requested verifications.Customs Strategy & Duty MonitoringDevelop preliminaryproject specificcustoms strategies aligned with project sourcing andlogisticsplans.Monitor duty rate changes and assess potential impacts on future shipments cost exposure or customer commitments.Required Qualifications / ExperienceBachelors degree in Supply Chain International Trade Business Administration Engineering or related fieldFinancial Acumen and proficiencywith cost estimation tools project financial tracking and forecasting processes (EAC cost-to-go or similar)Strong analytical skills with the ability to produceaccurate defensible cost models and documentation packagesProfessional experience in Customs Trade Compliance or Project Managementpreferably in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environmentKnowledge of import/export regulations HTS classification COO/FTA rules and customs documentationExperience interpreting technical BOMs and understanding how product configuration impacts costDemonstrated ability toidentifyand mitigate customs-related risks whilemaintainingcompliance with regulatory and customer requirements.Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to support customer discussions and collaborate across functional teams.Experience working in complex multi-national project environments with contractual delivery requirements preferred.Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and drivetimelyexecution in a dynamic project setting.Eligibility Requirements Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the futureFor External USA Candidates: Hybrid work available for local GA or SC residentsFor Strong GEV Internal Candidates: Hybrid / Remote work locations will be consideredDesired CharacteristicsProfessional experience in Customs Trade Compliance or Project Management preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environmentAdditional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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: NoFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $86400.00 and $143900.00. 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 December 05 2025.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:IC Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 86400 - 143900