Customs Project Manager
GE Vernova, Greenville, SC, United States
Job Description Summary
As 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, and support project teams during execution. The role will also ensure alignment with customer requirements, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards, collaborating 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
Tariff Modeling & Duty Estimation
Execute project‑specific tariff models based on BOM, routing, Incoterms, destination requirements, and regulatory rules.
Calculate total tariff exposure and generate supporting calculations for duty‑inclusive pricing, Estimates at Completion (EAC), and Change Order (CO) billing.
Provide timely re‑estimates when project scope, country of origin, or regulation changes duty impact.
Customs Project Cost Management
Update and communicate customs‑related cost‑to‑go and EAC based on total forecasted impact and actual cost incurred, ensuring accuracy for project margin reviews.
Submit customs cost components in CPM (specify) as part of the EAC cycle, ensuring all data is complete, traceable, and aligned with project governance requirements.
Own the preparation and maintenance of customs estimate backups required for audits, margin reviews, or customer documentation requests.
Duty Risk & Opportunity Management
Identify potential duty mitigation strategies and collaborate with Customs team for execution.
Assess and manage customs‑related risks such as delays, penalties, demurrage, licensing issues, or document gaps; develop mitigation actions in collaboration 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 Interactions
Provide technical Customs input to Change Order justifications, including tariff recalculations, duty impact assessments, and required documentation.
Support Project Managers in customer meetings concerning duty changes, classification decisions, or landed‑cost implications.
Provide project‑level documentation to support duty recoverability and compliance requirements.
Documentation, Compliance & Audit Readiness
Ensure availability of project‑specific import documentation packages to 3rd‑party 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 Monitoring
Develop preliminary project‑specific customs strategies aligned with project sourcing and logistics plans.
Monitor duty rate changes and assess potential impacts on future shipments, cost exposure, or customer commitments.
Required Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Financial acumen and proficiency with cost estimation tools, project financial tracking, and forecasting processes (EAC, cost‑to‑go, or similar).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce accurate, defensible cost models and documentation packages.
Professional experience in Customs, Trade Compliance, or Project Management—preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Knowledge of import/export regulations, HTS classification, COO/FTA rules, and customs documentation.
Experience interpreting technical BOMs and understanding how product configuration impacts cost.
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate customs‑related risks while maintaining compliance 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 drive timely execution in a dynamic project setting.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals) due to access to export‑controlled technology. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.
Desired Characteristics
Professional experience in Customs, Trade Compliance, or Project Management — preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Benefits Available to You
Competitive compensation package with a pay range for this position between $86,300.00 and $143,900.00, with geographic differentials.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match and contributions, along with access to financial planning resources.
Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
Healthy, balanced lifestyle programs and continuous learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
GE Vernova is an 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.
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As 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, and support project teams during execution. The role will also ensure alignment with customer requirements, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards, collaborating 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
Tariff Modeling & Duty Estimation
Execute project‑specific tariff models based on BOM, routing, Incoterms, destination requirements, and regulatory rules.
Calculate total tariff exposure and generate supporting calculations for duty‑inclusive pricing, Estimates at Completion (EAC), and Change Order (CO) billing.
Provide timely re‑estimates when project scope, country of origin, or regulation changes duty impact.
Customs Project Cost Management
Update and communicate customs‑related cost‑to‑go and EAC based on total forecasted impact and actual cost incurred, ensuring accuracy for project margin reviews.
Submit customs cost components in CPM (specify) as part of the EAC cycle, ensuring all data is complete, traceable, and aligned with project governance requirements.
Own the preparation and maintenance of customs estimate backups required for audits, margin reviews, or customer documentation requests.
Duty Risk & Opportunity Management
Identify potential duty mitigation strategies and collaborate with Customs team for execution.
Assess and manage customs‑related risks such as delays, penalties, demurrage, licensing issues, or document gaps; develop mitigation actions in collaboration 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 Interactions
Provide technical Customs input to Change Order justifications, including tariff recalculations, duty impact assessments, and required documentation.
Support Project Managers in customer meetings concerning duty changes, classification decisions, or landed‑cost implications.
Provide project‑level documentation to support duty recoverability and compliance requirements.
Documentation, Compliance & Audit Readiness
Ensure availability of project‑specific import documentation packages to 3rd‑party 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 Monitoring
Develop preliminary project‑specific customs strategies aligned with project sourcing and logistics plans.
Monitor duty rate changes and assess potential impacts on future shipments, cost exposure, or customer commitments.
Required Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Financial acumen and proficiency with cost estimation tools, project financial tracking, and forecasting processes (EAC, cost‑to‑go, or similar).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce accurate, defensible cost models and documentation packages.
Professional experience in Customs, Trade Compliance, or Project Management—preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Knowledge of import/export regulations, HTS classification, COO/FTA rules, and customs documentation.
Experience interpreting technical BOMs and understanding how product configuration impacts cost.
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate customs‑related risks while maintaining compliance 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 drive timely execution in a dynamic project setting.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals) due to access to export‑controlled technology. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.
Desired Characteristics
Professional experience in Customs, Trade Compliance, or Project Management — preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Benefits Available to You
Competitive compensation package with a pay range for this position between $86,300.00 and $143,900.00, with geographic differentials.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match and contributions, along with access to financial planning resources.
Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
Healthy, balanced lifestyle programs and continuous learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
GE Vernova is an 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.
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