Project Manager - Contract Performance Management (CM&U)

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a CM&U Project Manager to lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through final handover, coordinating GE Vernova functions that execute customizations and upgrades to wind farms.

You will manage contracts, schedules, budgets, risk and stakeholder communications, travel up to 20%, and ensure compliance with specifications while delivering on safety, quality and customer expectations.

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 related industry.
• Ability and willingness to domestically travel 20%.
• Ability and willingness to work outside standard business hours to support customer or project requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage customer requests, contract changes, and issue resolution.

Skills

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary A CM&U Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through final handover. The project manager is the interface between customers and the participating GE Vernova functions executing customizations, modifications and upgrades to the wind farms, coordinating the flow of information and responsible for contract administration while adhering to specifications and deliverables

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

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 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.

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. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com