Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova is a renewable energy company delivering wind energy and industrial solutions. The Project Manager will independently lead Major Component Upgrade and Blade projects across North America, overseeing safety, quality, schedule, cost, customer satisfaction, and contractual compliance from planning through closeout. The role also manages customers, contractors, vendors, financial controls, resource planning, and field execution.
Responsibilities
- Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example
- Accountable for project EHS performance and corrective action closure
- Ensure compliance with GE Vernova safety standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations
- Maintain prevailing wage compliance and support certified payroll accuracy
- Ensure project documentation remains audit-ready throughout execution
- Own quality documentation, inspection records, punch list management, and final customer acceptance
- Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement activities following project completion
- 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
- Lead with a safety-first mindset
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability
- Drive customer-focused execution
- Develop future project leaders
- Promote continuous improvement
- Make timely, informed decisions
- Foster collaboration across functional teams
- Represent the Major Correctives organization with professionalism and i
Skills
- 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
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training
- Experience with wind turbine major component exchanges
- Experience with blade repair or blade replacement projects
- Knowledge of labor compliance and certified payroll processes
- Experience managing subcontracted workforces
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training
- Experience working directly with utility-scale renewable energy customers
Benefits
- Professional development
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
- Remote position
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
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