Aero Tendering and Project Manager

GE Vernova•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The Aero Tendering and Project Manager (TPM) is an introductory position supporting the wing-to-wing execution of Aero equipment and turnkey contracts. The role supports development of technical strategy for Aero equipment and power plant proposals, including contractual scope, schedules, and project cost definition in collaboration with the Sales Manager and Commercial Leader. The TPM works with cross-functional execution teams to fulfill contracts on time and within budget and monitors team deliverables during the OTR phases of projects. The TPM supports tendering and project execution, coordinates functions including engineering, procurement, shipping logistics, and field or outage execution, and serves as a customer contact for the project. The role manages project financials, risks, opportunities, and cost-out initiatives, and supports compliance with business directives, processes, and EHS standards. The position also participates in leadership reviews and manages project closure and final acceptance.

Requirements

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in project management, construction management, or tendering management in the power generation industry.
Experience working with power plant operations and key components.
Understanding of power plant economics.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or an MBA.
Project management and commercial foundation.
Experience supporting customer-facing roles in project execution, sales, and/or commercial contract development.
Team leadership experience in fast-paced environments where pivots are common.
Experience supporting customer work, developing and preparing technical proposals, and contract negotiating.
Familiarity with the design and specification of industrial systems typically used for power plant applications.
Ability to develop project management skills, coordinate activities across functions, and demonstrate leadership.
Strong organization, self-starting approach, and technical and leadership skills.
PC proficiency.
Ability to understand technical issues and their commercial impact.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Strong collaborative skills and an inclusive approach to building highly functioning teams.
Ability to deliver on commitments in a fast-paced, highly volatile environment.
Decisiveness and ability to deal constructively with ambiguity.
Proven analytical skills and a strategic mindset.
Strong communication skills.
Self-driven approach and ability to work with a global team.

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of the Aero ITR proposal strategy.
Review tender requirements to identify the scope of work and define deliverables for the tendering team.
Support development of the project execution and risk-mitigation strategy to deliver on time and within budget.
Work with the Construction and Commissioning tendering team to develop the tender execution solution, including cost, schedule, and man loading.
Represent GE and serve as a customer contact for the project, supporting the customer relationship and driving issue resolution.
Own project execution through cross-functional coordination of engineering, procurement, shipping logistics, field or outage execution, and performance demonstration.
Participate in senior leadership reviews to align scope, cost, schedule, and risk mitigation.
Lead operating rhythms with the core tendering team and project team members to address challenges, risks, and opportunities and establish resolution strategies and actions.
Manage project financials, including price, cost, forecasts, margin, invoicing, and receivables.
Manage project risk provisions and participate in margin reviews.
Use lessons learned from similar projects to identify and assess proposal scope and risks and provide feedback to the tendering team.
Ensure compliance with business directives, processes, and EHS standards.
Manage risks and opportunities, establish contingency plans, and identify trigger events and mitigation-action owners.
Work with the cross-functional team to implement project cost-out initiatives, assess progress against savings targets, and escalate critical issues to leadership.
Define successful project final acceptance conditions for all parties and execute the project through closure.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity, 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Professional development and a challenging career environment.