Remote Project Lead - Major Component Upgrades

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

Health Coach access

24/7 nurse-based resource

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Project Manager to lead Major Component Upgrade (MCU) and Blade projects across North America. You will own end-to-end execution, develop detailed plans, and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence while maintaining contractual compliance.

You will coordinate customers, field execution teams, subcontractors, and vendors, manage budgets, and communicate progress through status meetings and updates.

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.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor labor, equipment, crane, subcontractor, travel, and material costs.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage project invoicing support, change orders, and cost recovery opportunities.
• Maintain accountability for project profitability and forecast accuracy.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative for assigned projects.
• Lead customer status meetings and provide routine execution updates.
• Manage customer expectations and facilitate timely resolution of concerns.
• Support customer escalation management and recovery planning when required.
• Build strong customer relationships that drive repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Coordinate subcontractors, crane providers, logistics vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Ensure vendor performance aligns with project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety, quality, and prevailing wage requirements.
• Support contractor onboarding and performance evaluations.
• Partner with scheduling and resource management teams to ensure adequate staffing and equipment availability.
• Coordinate site mobilization, tooling, crane planning, and logistics activities.
• Support outage planning and customer availability tracking.
• Ensure project readiness prior to field execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Crane operations

Site logistics

Prior prevailing wage environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PM tools

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Project Manager to lead Major Component Upgrade (MCU) and Blade projects across North America. You will own end-to-end execution, develop detailed plans, and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence while maintaining contractual compliance.

You will coordinate customers, field execution teams, subcontractors, and vendors, manage budgets, and communicate progress through status meetings and updates.