[Hiring] Lead Project Planner and Scheduler @GE Vernova

Role Description

Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today. 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.

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.

Requirements

• Attend ITO/OTR handover meetings to receive the L1/L2 bid schedule.
• Validate ITO assumptions, risk registers, and contractual milestone dates.
• Assess the feasibility of the ITO schedule against known engineering and supply chain constraints.
• Identify gaps between the "sold" schedule and the "executable" plan.
• Support CKOM (Contract Kick-Off Meetings) and ensure all open action items related to schedule execution are tracked and closed.
• Develop the Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) Integrated Project Schedules using Primavera P6.
• Work closely with Sourcing/Procurement to integrate Supplier Lead Times, manufacturing cycles, and logistics durations.
• Partner with Engineering functional leads to model Concurrent Engineering workflows.
• 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).
• Update the project master schedule monthly based on inputs from task owners.
• Perform deep-dive critical path analysis to identify potential delays.
• Manage scheduling constraints (ALAP/ASAP).
• Ensure consistency across multi-unit projects.
• Maintain the risk register within the schedule.
• Run "What-If" scenarios to assess the impact of potential risks or opportunities on the critical path.
• Ensure Primavera P6 remains the "Single Source of Truth."
• Prepare and present schedule updates to internal leadership, functional teams, and external customers.
• Support Extension of Time (EOT) and cost claims by performing delay analysis.
• Facilitate project close-out reports, documenting lessons learned.
• Identify disconnects between regional teams or functions and drive solutions to standardize global processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
• Life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.