GE Vernova

Lead Project Planner and Scheduler

GE Vernova$100K — $166K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in Project Planning & Scheduling within a complex engineering or EPC environment using Primavera P6
  • Preferred experience in Power Generation and Heavy Industrial Equipment
  • Advanced certifications in Project Management (PMP) or Scheduling (PSP - AACE) are highly desirable
  • Ability to challenge unrealistic timelines with confidence and analytics

Responsibilities

  • Attend ITO/OTR handover meetings and validate assumptions and milestones
  • Develop Integrated Project Schedules using Primavera P6 adhering to global planning standards
  • Work closely with procurement to integrate supplier lead times and manufacturing cycles
  • Lead Commitment Meetings to resolve alignments and secure project baseline buy-in
  • Update the project master schedule monthly based on task owner inputs
  • Perform deep-dive critical path analysis and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Manage scheduling constraints and lead re-baselining efforts

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Join us as a Lead Project Planner and Scheduler;
Responsible to develop and maintain integrated project schedules for a large portfolio of projects to support project reporting and on time delivery analysis which complies with our Gas Power New Combine Cycle Customer requirements and adheres to contracts and PMO processes and standards.

The primary focus of this role is to master the intersection of Primavera P6 scheduling, Supply Chain integration, and Concurrent Engineering processes. Acting as the bridge between engineering, procurement, and construction teams, ensuring that the schedule accurately reflects the reality of design progression, material lead times, and field execution. Leading baseline development, manage re-baselining efforts, and provide critical path analysis to mitigate delays before they impact contractual dates.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

ITO - OTR Handover & Schedule Initiation
  • ITO Handover: Attend ITO/OTR handover meetings to receive the L1/L2 bid schedule. Validate ITO assumptions, risk registers, and contractual milestone dates.
  • Baseline Feasibility: Assess the feasibility of the ITO schedule against known engineering and supply chain constraints. Identify gaps between the "sold" schedule and the "executable" plan.
  • Kick-off Support: Support CKOM (Contract Kick-Off Meetings) and ensure all open action items related to schedule execution are tracked and closed.


Baseline Development & Functional Alignment (The Commitment)
  • P0 Baseline Creation: Develop the Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) Integrated Project Schedules using Primavera P6, adhering to global planning standards (e.g., GPSPE SCH 008).
  • Supply Chain Detailing: Work closely with Sourcing/Procurement to integrate Supplier Lead Times, manufacturing cycles, and logistics durations. Ensure PO required dates are accurately reflected and synchronized across multi-unit projects.
  • Concurrent Engineering Logic: Partner with Engineering functional leads to model Concurrent Engineering workflows. Ensure design releases are sequenced to support procurement and construction handoffs without conflict.
  • Commitment Meetings: Lead the Commitment Meeting with functional owners (ENG, Sourcing, PM) to resolve disconnects, align on cycles, and secure buy-in for the project baseline (P0).


Project Schedule Maintenance & Control
  • Progress Monitoring: Update the project master schedule monthly based on inputs from task owners. Analyze progress curves, float consumption, and "Say/Do" ratios.
  • Critical Path Analysis: Perform deep-dive critical path analysis to identify potential delays. Proactively recommend mitigation strategies to the Project Manager and functional leadership.
  • Constraint Management: Manage scheduling constraints (ALAP/ASAP). Lead re-baselining efforts (e.g., migrating from 00 to P0) ensuring minimal disruption to reporting and preserving commitment dates in shadow fields.
  • Multi-Unit Coordination: Ensure consistency across multi-unit projects. Manage PO required dates to prevent drift between units, utilizing master activities or controlled constraints where necessary.
  • Risk & Opportunity: Maintain the risk register within the schedule. Run "What-If" scenarios to assess the impact of potential risks or opportunities on the critical path.


Reporting & Integration
  • Tool Management: Ensure Primavera P6 remains the "Single Source of Truth." Manage integrations with adjacent tools (e.g., Unifier, Pulse, WIPT, Tableau) to ensure data accuracy.
  • Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare and present schedule updates to internal leadership, functional teams, and external customers. Adapt communication style for non-planning experts.
  • Claims Support: Support Extension of Time (EOT) and cost claims by performing delay analysis (forensic or retrospective) to substantiate delays or disruptions.


Continuous Improvement & Governance
  • Lessons Learned: Facilitate project close-out reports, documenting lessons learned and feeding improvements back into the Scheduling COE (Center of Excellence).
  • Process Harmonization: Identify disconnects between regional teams or functions and drive solutions to standardize global processes.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in Project Planning & Scheduling within a complex engineering or EPC environment using Primavera P6


Power Generation and Heavy Industrial Equipment preferred.

Desired Characteristics
  • Advanced certifications in Project Management (PMP) or Scheduling (PSP - AACE) are highly desirable.
  • Courage to challenge functional leaders when durations are unrealistic or commitments are at risk, with confidence and analytics to drive action without direct authority.
  • Ability to translate complex schedule data into simple, actionable insights for senior leadership and customers


Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: June 06, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. 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 May 28, 2026.

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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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