Lead Project Scheduler

GE Vernova; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy sector as a Project Scheduler. You will enhance project delivery through developing integrated schedules, monitoring performance, and collaborating within diverse teams. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary with bonuses. Be a part of an innovative team driving cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Project Control Planning & Scheduling within EPC environments.
• Knowledge of power plant principles and work processes.
• Expertise in resource-loaded schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated L2/L3 project schedules.
• Continuously monitor project delivery performance.
• Conduct critical path analysis and identify mitigation strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible to develop and maintain integrated L2/L3 project schedules for a medium portfolio of projects to support project reporting and on time delivery analysis which complies with Customer requirements and adheres to internal processes and standards.
Responsible to support continuous improvement of Equipment Planning processes and developing/maintaining KPIs (on time delivery, key milestones, key commodities, say/do ratio, physical progress, schedule quality, etc.) & critical path analysis for complex EO & EEP projects or TK Projects where partner is leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• ITO - OTR Handover

• ITO to OTR handover meeting to receive L1 bid schedule and contract details.
• Understand and Confirm ITO assumptions & risk summary is clearly understood, provided during ITO/OTR handoff.
• Attend CKOM & follow-up on open action items from the CKOM related to schedule execution
• Attends release meetings led by ITO to understand project scope, ITO assumptions, and contribute to Delivery Matrix development.
• Support development of the Commitment Meeting file based on functional inputs, project requirements and contract requirements.
• Support the Commitment Meeting with functional owners to resolve initial schedule disconnects and reach agreement on the project baseline.

• Baseline Schedule / KPIs Development

• Set up integrated project schedule (including L3/L2 and S curves) baseline working with internal GEV team and in alignment with Global Project Control, Planning and Scheduling processes.

• Project Schedule Maintenance

• Ensures schedules accurately reflect project scope and execution strategy.
• Continuously monitors project on time delivery performance to ensure knowledge of main issues and how issues are being mitigated.
• Proactively monitors project schedule to highlight slippages, inaccurate data causing erroneous forecasts/reporting and identifies corrective actions and action owner to resolve issues.
• Update L2/L3 project schedule based on inputs from GEV team.
• Perform schedule analysis on monthly basis to identify the critical impacts and provide the mitigations suggestions.
• Ensure WIPT is updated monthly
• Works with project team to identify mitigation strategies and ensure strategies are reflected in project schedule.
• Escalates critical project issues to the internal project manager and project team.
• Ensures reports for other functions and customers accurately reflect status of project equipment and provide to customer and business reporting.
• Communicates to functions impact of execution strategy changes and resulting changes to required dates.
• Acts as a resource for project team members and supports with data, analysis, and root causes of schedule variances.
• Uses some judgement and has some ability to propose different solutions to address more complicated project scenarios.
• Perform the critical path analysis for deliverables and ensure no impact to contract dates.
• Claims (EOT, etc.); perform delay analysis to support extension of time and cost claims.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma.
• 5 years’ Experience in Project Control Planning & Scheduling function within an EPC environment, including execution of several projects with significant site exposure
• Knowledge in of power plant principles and work processes of EPC environments.
• Expertise of Primavera P6 (with resources loaded schedules).

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work with large complex project team reviews as well as to simplify complex messages
• Resilient and ability to work under pressure
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience of working with international teams and complex environment and open for travel
• Experience in Extension of time claims / forensic planning

The base pay range for this position is$100,000.00 - 133,400.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety offactors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

This posting is expected to close on May 19, 2025, or thereafter.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

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About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. 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.

Additional Information

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