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GE Vernova · 2 hours ago

Lead Project Planner

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $145K/yr

6+ years exp

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Project Planner to join their Hydro Power North America division. The role involves developing and managing project schedules for hydropower projects, ensuring compliance with US Government standards and supporting project managers in achieving project objectives.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and baseline integrated Primavera P6 schedules for EPC hydropower projects, ensuring alignment with strategy, contractual milestones, and US Government requirements

Perform critical path, float, and impact analyses to anticipate delays and support decision-making

Model “what-if” scenarios to evaluate alternatives and optimize delivery timelines and resource utilization

Identify schedule risks and opportunities, driving mitigation and recovery actions with project teams

Monitor progress and key milestones, ensuring consistency with cost forecasts, resource plans, and contract commitments

Prepare and present planning reports and dashboards for internal and customer reviews

Integrate CLIN structures into project schedules to enable accurate progress tracking, invoicing, and reporting per US Government standards

Prepare and support schedule-related claims, including time impact analyses and delay justifications in line with contract provisions

Lead planning practices and mentor team members, promoting continuous improvement of tools, processes, and standards

Qualification

Primavera P6EPC project schedulingPlanningScheduling principlesCost controlEarned value managementUS Government projectsLean principlesLast Planner SystemScheduling certificationLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

Minimum 6 years of proven experience in planning and scheduling EPC projects

Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling principles, techniques, and methodologies

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

Experience with US Government projects

Background in cost control and earned value management (EVMS)

Experience in the hydropower industry

Knowledge of Lean principles and the Last Planner System

Scheduling or Project Management certification (e.g., PMI-SP, PMP, AACE-PSP)

Benefits

Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

Saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account)

Employee assistance program

Defined contribution 401(k) plan

Employee life insurance

Optional dependent life insurance

Employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage

Short-disability

Optional long-term disability

Pre-tax transportation/commuter program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

A layoff plan for salaried employees