Site Manager - Hydro

GE Vernova; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company 


Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a proactive Site Manager to oversee on-site project delivery, directing civil, mechanical erection and commissioning while managing resources, schedules and safety. The role may be dedicated to a site or rotate with a night shift under the lead site manager, with up to 90% travel across the US.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of hydro/generation experience or 10+ years at supervisory level, strong safety focus, and excellent communication skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant hydro/generation experience.
• Or a high school diploma / GED with 10+ years of supervisor hydro/generation experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 90%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of on-site project delivery, including civil, mechanical erection and commissioning.
• Direct site activities, manage resources and schedules, and liaise with the project leader.
• Ensure schedule, quality and cost compliance with contractual obligations and safety standards.
• Lead site team, mentor staff, and coordinate multiple sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years hydro/generation experience

High school diploma / GED with 10+ years hydro/generation experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of on-site project delivery. You will direct all site activities—including civil, mechanical erection, and commissioning—while managing resources, schedules, and stakeholder expectations. Acting as the primary site authority, you will manage departmental operations with a focus on technical precision and project milestones, ensuring all work aligns with established project goals and corporate safety standards.
The position can be a dedicated site or in charge of a night shift in coordination with the lead site manager during day shift.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervisory roles (i.e. site manager) that are responsible for ENTIRE scope of site activities during ITO and/or OTR phase, acting under the direction and on behalf of the overall project leader. Leads site team and manages execution of the project scope of work. Could also be managing multiple sites for the project. Ensures schedule, quality and cost are in compliance with contractual obligations, company policy and local regulations.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Measurement/ Key Performance Indicators

• Defined EHS targets are met.
• Ensure Quality at works, documentation and reporting.
• On time delivery.
• Ensure availability material and resource workmanship.
• Satisfaction of the client site team.
• Further Objectives, Targets and Performance Measurements are defined on a yearly basis

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 7 years of relevant experience
• OR a high school diploma / GED with 10+ years of prior hydro/generation experience, in a supervisor capacity)

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 90%

Desired Characteristics

• Actively respect all safety instructions detailed in the site EHS plan and being proactive on all safety related topics at the work site
• Report any quality issues and non-conformities and ensuring the site quality plan is respected at every step of the work
• Ability to lead, motivate and empower staff
• Excellent communication skills that will drive output
• Perform skilled duties involving shaft line alignment, bearing settings, mechanical precision tools and measurements, setting on-site machining tools
• Read and understand manuals, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Problem solving capability
• Able to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Similar site manager position in other hydro sites int he US
• Excellent computer skills and MS office knowledge

Working conditions

• Potential assignment for night shift site management on major sites
• Potential assignment to job sites for multiple months at a time (anywhere in the US)
• Potential assignment to service sites for shorter durations (few days/weeks/months) with quick turn around (all over the US)
• Potential work from home in between sites for preparation of offers, cost estimates, mobilization
• Work at site is carried out both inside and outside environment with exposure to various weather conditions.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00. 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.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 31, 2026.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.