Project Manager - CMCU

GE Vernova; Town of Rotterdam (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through commissioning and closeout. You will develop schedules and budgets, manage risk, and coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics and finance to deliver on customer expectations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement, with domestic travel up to 20% and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, PM, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in renewable energy or related industry.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%.
• Ability to work outside standard hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through commissioning.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Monitor progress and implement actions to address schedule, cost, or quality issues.
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual obligations and customer expectations.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality, and finance.
• Support FAT, site acceptance, and commissioning coordination.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Contract administration

Budgeting

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CM/PM/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Projektmanagement/Planung/Koordination von Aktivitäten in der Regel im Rahmen eines Produktions- oder Dienstleistungsprojekts zur Erfüllung eines Kundenauftrags oder -bedarfs gemäß finanzieller/wirtschaftlicher Parameter und zur Gewährleistung der Kundenzufriedenheit. Beeinflusst den Abteilungsbetrieb und ist verantwortlich für die Planung/Ausführung.Die Rolle hat eine gewisse Autonomie, konzentriert sich jedoch auf die Ausführung von Aktivitäten innerhalb einer operativen Disziplin, die durch funktionale Standardpraktiken und -verfahren abgedeckt wird.Möglicherweise ist ein gewisses Urteilsvermögen erforderlich, dies erfolgt jedoch in der Regel unter Anleitung.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through commissioning support and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule, cost, or quality issues.
• Ensure project deliverables meet contractual obligations and customer expectations.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary customer interface throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and executive status updates.
• Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage customer requests, contract changes, and issue resolution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality, field services, and finance.
• Ensure timely delivery of , components, software and documentation.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance activities, and commissioning coordination.
• Facilitate communication between manufacturing facilities and project sites.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Understand project contracts, technical specifications, and commercial requirements.
• Manage scope changes, claims, variations, and contractual correspondence.
• Track project costs, forecasts, invoicing milestones, and cash flow.
• Support commercial negotiations when required.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and customer specifications.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with site teams to support safe turbine delivery, installation, and commissioning.

Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including schedule, budget, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate significant project risks and issues to senior management with recommended actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in renewable energy, wind energy, heavy industrial equipment, power generation, or a related industry.
• Ability and willingness to domestically travel 20%.
• Ability and willingness to work at times outside standard business hours to support customer or project requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial project management.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience coordinating international suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of wind turbine technology, manufacturing, logistics, and installation processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Oracle ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience with utility-scale onshore or offshore wind projects.
• Familiarity with turbine transportation, heavy-lift operations, and site construction activities.
• Knowledge of grid connection, commissioning, and renewable energy regulations.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, developers, utilities, or independent power producers (IPPs).

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and wind project site environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery
• Budget adherence
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety performance
• Quality performance
• Schedule performance
• Successful management of project risks and change orders
• Project profitability and margin performance

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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).

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,400.00 and $152,200.00. 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 08, 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.