Senior Project Manager- West GSI

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end EPC electrical substation projects for utility and data center clients on the West Coast. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in EPC electrical substations, strong commercial acumen, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in EPC electrical substation and high-voltage power systems projects.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, customer-facing projects with accountability for financial, operational, and commercial performance.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel.
• Must comply with applicable company travel and tax policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of large, complex electrical substation projects for utility and data center customers.
• Own overall project performance: scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers, ensuring strong communication and issue resolution.
• Develop and drive project execution strategies for safe, efficient, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, field services, subcontractors, and stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Lead planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance reviews with visibility into progress and financial health.
• Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, and commercial discussions per contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, technical, and contractual standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues impacting cost or schedule.
• Support proposal development, pre-award planning, and project turnover activities as needed.
• Mentor and guide project team members to foster accountability and improvement.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, high-visibility electrical substation projects supporting utility and data center customers. This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk management, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a proven project leader with deep experience in EPC execution for electrical substations and high-voltage power systems, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. This individual will drive cross-functional alignment, manage project performance, and build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. This position will support customers and teams on the West Coast.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of large, complex electrical substation projects , including greenfield and brownfield programs for utility and data center customers.
• Own overall project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction .
• Serve as the primary interface with customers, ensuring strong communication, issue resolution, and a high level of trust throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and drive project execution strategies that support safe, efficient, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, field services, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Lead project planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance reviews, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and financial health.
• Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, and commercial discussions in alignment with contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, technical, and contractual standards .
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while driving resolution of issues that could impact cost, schedule, or customer satisfaction.
• Support proposal development, pre-award planning, and project turnover activities as needed.
• Mentor and guide project team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in EPC electrical substation and high-voltage power systems projects .
• Demonstrated success managing complex, customer-facing projects with accountability for financial, operational, and commercial performance .
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% , including occasional international travel.
• Must comply with applicable company travel and tax policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing U.S.-based high-voltage utility or grid infrastructure projects .
• Experience leading EPC projects across the full lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance .
• Strong customer-facing leadership experience with utilities, industrial customers, or data center clients.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera, ERP systems, and contemporary project management tools .
• Familiarity with subcontractor management, customer contracts, proposal support, and change management processes .
• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to lead strategic infrastructure projects that are essential to the future of the electrical grid and mission-critical power systems. You will play a key role in delivering impactful projects, partnering with major customers, and driving execution excellence across technically challenging programs.

Additional Information

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). Relo