Project Manager: Major Component Upgrades (Remote)

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Project Manager to lead Major Component Upgrade and Blade projects across North America. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, financial control, and customer satisfaction.

You will manage budgets, coordinate subcontractors, and drive delivery with field teams, ensuring quality and on-time performance. Candidates should have a engineering or related degree, 2+ years in wind or heavy lift operations, and proficiency with MS Office/Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline; equivalent field experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in wind energy, industrial construction, heavy lift operations, field services, or related industries.
• Experience managing Major Component Upgrades, Blade projects, or similar large-scale field operations.
• Working knowledge of crane operations, lift planning, rigging practices, and site logistics.
• Experience supporting projects within prevailing wage environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Smartsheet, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of assigned MCU and Blade projects.
• Develop detailed execution plans aligned with customer requirements and operational constraints.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear expectations with field teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and recovery plans.
• Drive execution excellence through daily, weekly, and milestone-based project reviews.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, crane providers, logistics vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Partner with scheduling and resource management teams to ensure adequate staffing and equipment availability.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

MS Office

Excel

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Crane operations

Lift planning

Rigging practices

Site logistics

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Project Manager to lead Major Component Upgrade and Blade projects across North America. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, financial control, and customer satisfaction.

You will manage budgets, coordinate subcontractors, and drive delivery with field teams, ensuring quality and on-time performance. Candidates should have a engineering or related degree, 2+ years in wind or heavy lift operations, and proficiency with MS Office/Smartsheet.