Senior HV Substation Project Leader | Large-Scale Grid

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large HV substation projects in North America. You will drive end-to-end execution, coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, and ensure schedule, cost, quality, and risk targets are met while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires significant cross-functional leadership, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex programs with international travel (~25%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience executing HV substation or high-voltage grid projects.
• Proven ability to manage large projects involving factory-manufactured HV equipment (Transformers, GIS, Breakers, Controls).
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing project roles with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience in contractual terms, Variation Orders, and claims management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, sourcing, factories, quality, contracts) without direct authority.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of large HV substation projects from contract award through engineering, manufacturing, FAT, delivery, installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing leader responsible for overall project performance, communication, and satisfaction.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed project execution plans; drive all internal stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule, ensuring alignment with factory loading and customer milestones.
• Represent GRID in customer program governance with multiple GE Vernova businesses.
• Manage project budgets, commitments, and EAC with the PMO and Project Control Team.
• Drive engineering release, design coordination, NCR resolution, and delivery priorities.
• Ensure adherence to EHS and Quality standards across all activities.
• Build and maintain strategic customer relationships and provide transparent reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large HV substation projects in North America. You will drive end-to-end execution, coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, and ensure schedule, cost, quality, and risk targets are met while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires significant cross-functional leadership, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex programs with international travel (~25%).