Lead Project Planner

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Lead Project Planner to join GE Vernova’s Hydro Power North America division. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the execution of hydropower projects within our US Government portfolio by developing and managing schedules throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring accurate progress tracking and on-time delivery. You will support Project Managers in achieving project objectives related to cost, schedule, and performance, while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and US Government standards.

Do you have the energy to change the world? If you are ready to make a difference and usher in the new era of energy, come join us. You will get the opportunity to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry, work on cutting-edge technologies, and be part of a global team of ~75,000 people across more than 100 countries.

Job Description What you’ll do

- 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.

What You’ll Bring (Basic Qualifications)

- 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

Eligibility Requirements

- Legal authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Make You Stand Out

- 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 Available To You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture.

- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more.

About GE Vernova Hydro Power

GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business designs, develops, manufactures, and services advanced technologies that harness the power of water to deliver reliable and sustainable power. For more than a century, hydropower has played an essential role in the North American and global electricity systems.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority. As a company whose technology is used to power ~25% of the world’s electricity, we take our responsibility seriously. GE Vernova is a purpose-built company leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. We are accelerating the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

The salary range for this position is 87,000.00 - 116,000.00 - 145,000.00 USD Annual The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive performance bonus of 10%. Available Health and Welfare benefits include, 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); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a 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, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

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

- This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $87,000.00 and $145,000.00. 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.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 01, 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.