Hybrid Project Controls Specialist — Scheduling & Budget

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Coach

24/7 Nurse Line

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions in Oakbrook Terrace, IL seeks a Project Management Specialist – Project Planning to support delivery of customer equipment, facilities and infrastructure projects by managing schedules, budgets and forecasts to ensure on-time, in-budget results.

You will work with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, maintain project controls, present status reports, and help drive Lean/Kaizen improvements while ensuring contractual and quality requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in project planning and cost management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Primavera P6 for project scheduling and planning.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in planning and cost management for large complex turnkey projects, including schedule development, cost tracking, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and resource plans using project controls tools.
• Monitor project schedule, cost, risks, and performance, providing accurate forecasts and actionable recommendations to the project team.
• Ensure compliance with Global Project Controls standards, work breakdown structures (WBS), processes, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and present project status, financial, schedule, and risk reports to project teams, leadership, and customers as required.
• Support change management, cost reconciliation, claims, and project closeout while ensuring alignment between project financials and approved budgets.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, and functional stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive successful project delivery.
• Oversee project planning and cost control activities to ensure high-quality reporting, forecasting accuracy, and on-time, on-budget execution.

Skills

Project planning

Cost management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/GED + 4 years experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

GE Vernova Grid Solutions in Oakbrook Terrace, IL seeks a Project Management Specialist – Project Planning to support delivery of customer equipment, facilities and infrastructure projects by managing schedules, budgets and forecasts to ensure on-time, in-budget results.

You will work with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, maintain project controls, present status reports, and help drive Lean/Kaizen improvements while ensuring contractual and quality requirements are met.