Hydro Site Planner

GE Vernova

12d•$80,700 - $121,100•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Site Planner for our GE Vernova's Hydro Power North America division, who will be based on site in Washington State. In this role, you will play a key part in planning and coordinating construction activities for a major hydropower project. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed, resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6, coordinating short-term planning with site teams, and reporting construction progress, risks, and recovery actions. Do you have the energy to change the world? If you are ready to make a difference and usher in the new era of energy, come join us. You will get the opportunity to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry, work on cutting-edge technologies, and be part of a global team of ~75,000 people across more than 100 countries.

Requirements

Proven experience in planning and scheduling EPC projects, including at least 2 years of on-site construction planning.
Strong proficiency in scheduling tools, particularly Primavera P6, for schedule and resource management.
Solid understanding of planning and scheduling principles, techniques, and methodologies.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and understand interdependencies among disciplines (mechanical, electrical, piping, etc.).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate scheduling risks.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without restrictions.
Ability and willingness to work on site (100% of the time).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hydropower industry.
Knowledge of Lean Construction principles and the Last Planner System.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management and progress measurement techniques.
Certification in Scheduling or Project Management (e.g., PMI-SP, PMP, AACE-PSP).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded construction schedules (Level 4–5) in Primavera P6.
Coordinate daily and weekly planning with site teams to sequence work logically and optimize resource utilization.
Lead short-term planning meetings (e.g., lookahead schedules, Last Planner sessions) to align crews and subcontractors.
Track physical progress, earned value, and productivity (including s-curves), updating schedules to reflect site conditions and identifying potential slippages early.
Identify and analyze variances between planned and actual work, proposing mitigation or recovery actions.
Review technical drawings and synoptics to identify construction interfaces, access constraints, and sequencing risks.
Support the preparation of schedule-related claims, including time impact and delay analyses, in line with contract provisions.
Prepare schedule reports and S-curves for project management and client reviews, maintaining a schedule constraint log and delay register.
Provide clear and timely schedule updates to project management and client representatives, highlighting progress, risks, and recovery plans.

Benefits

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:
Our Culture.
Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers.
We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.
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.