Lead Project Management Specialist

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Project Management Specialist to support the Project Director in planning and executing contracts for the design and construction of new nuclear power plants, with a focus on quality, cost, and schedule adherence.

The role includes project administration, configuration management of documentation, and ensuring compliance with U.S. government requirements, while coordinating kickoff meetings and progress reporting. Willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with large-scale energy or nuclear projects preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time with P&L accountability.
• Support Project Director with cost structure in Oracle ERP.
• Prepare and coordinate project kickoff meetings and meeting notes.
• Maintain project roster and training activity tracking.
• Develop and deploy project management plans and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government requirements.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Oracle ERP

Documentation control

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Project Management Specialist supports the respective Project Director in planning and executing contracts for the design and construction of new nuclear power plants, including managing the quality, cost, and schedule of the execution process. Additional focus will be made toward project administration and configuration management of project documentation to assist the Project Director.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Lead Project Management Specialist, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be responsible for on-time project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources
• Assist Project Director in organizing project cost structure in Oracle ERP
• Participate in customer, internal, and/or supplier project kickoff meetings and support the Project Director with preparation & coordination of customer, internal, and/or supplier kickoff meetings
• Develop and maintain a project roster including assigning and monitoring timely completion of project related training activities
• Support the development & issuance of the Project Management Plan & related project plans and project procedures; promotes the implementation of project plans and project procedures across the larger project team
• Support the development and deployment of project infrastructure and project tools
• Ensure compliance with U. S. government requirements as applicable
• Support coordination of project activities; monitor and control progress on project deliverables
• Ensure the conformance of project deliverables with contract and project requirements
• Organize and archive project correspondence and records consistent with Project Configuration Management Plan
• Lead, draft, and issue project management meeting notes, action item lists, and project progress reports
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and a minimum of 2 years managing projects (nuclear preferred but any energy or other large scale projects)
• The preferred work location for this role is Longmont, Colorado but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or STEM
• Fundamental-level financial or accounting knowledge
• Experience or familiarity with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) designs
• Knowledge of the power industry, customer, and competitive environment
• Demonstrated ability supporting project budget, schedule, and quality objectives
• Financial control knowledge and understanding
• Demonstrated professional interpersonal and leadership skills, including high level of motivation, integrity, and self-confidence
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently
• Ability to influence others
• Extreme attention to detail, follow up, highly organized
• Demonstrated ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Strong process orientation in approach to work
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Six Sigma Training (BB, DFSS, etc.) (GE Employees only)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes

Application Deadline: October 24, 2026For 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 October 13, 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.