Lead Project Planner and Scheduler

GE Vernova•Atlanta, GA

4d•$100,000 - $166,700

About The Position

The Lead Project Planner and Scheduler develops and maintains integrated schedules for a large portfolio of projects, supporting project reporting and on-time delivery analysis while meeting Gas Power New Combine Cycle customer requirements and contractual, PMO, and global planning standards. The role focuses on Primavera P6 scheduling, supply chain integration, and concurrent engineering, connecting engineering, procurement, and construction so schedules reflect design progression, material lead times, and field execution. The position leads baseline development and re-baselining and performs critical path analysis to help mitigate delays that could affect contractual dates. The role receives and validates bid schedules during ITO/OTR handovers, assesses whether proposed schedules are feasible, supports contract kick-off meetings, and tracks open scheduling actions. It develops Level 2 and Level 3 integrated schedules, aligns engineering and sourcing commitments, and integrates supplier lead times, manufacturing cycles, logistics durations, and purchase order dates. During execution, the scheduler updates the master schedule monthly, monitors progress and float, manages constraints and risks, coordinates schedules across project units, and recommends mitigation strategies. The position also maintains Primavera P6 as the single source of schedule truth, supports integrations with tools such as Unifier, Pulse, WIPT, and Tableau, presents schedule updates to internal and external stakeholders, and supports extension-of-time and cost claims with delay analysis. It facilitates lessons learned and promotes standardized scheduling processes across teams. GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. The stated U.S. pay range is $100,000 to $166,700, with geographic differentials potentially applying, and discretionary annual bonus eligibility. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; health and employee assistance resources; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within a complex engineering or EPC environment.
Experience using Primavera P6.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power generation and heavy industrial equipment is preferred.
Advanced Project Management certification such as PMP is highly desirable.
Scheduling certification such as PSP–AACE is highly desirable.
Ability to challenge unrealistic functional durations or commitments and drive action without direct authority.
Ability to translate complex schedule data into simple, actionable insights for senior leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

Attend ITO/OTR handover meetings, receive the L1/L2 bid equipment schedule, and validate assumptions, risk registers, and contractual milestone dates.
Assess the feasibility of the ITO schedule against engineering and supply chain constraints and identify gaps between the proposed and executable schedules.
Support contract kick-off meetings and track and close schedule-related action items.
Develop Level 2 and Level 3 integrated project schedules in Primavera P6 in accordance with global planning standards.
Integrate supplier lead times, manufacturing cycles, logistics durations, and purchase order required dates with Sourcing and Procurement.
Coordinate with Engineering functional leads to model concurrent engineering workflows and sequence design releases for procurement and construction handoffs.
Lead commitment meetings with Engineering, Sourcing, and Project Management stakeholders to align cycles and secure agreement on the project baseline.
Update the master schedule monthly using task-owner inputs and analyze progress curves, float consumption, and Say/Do ratios.
Perform critical path analyses, identify potential delays, and recommend mitigation strategies to the Project Manager and functional leadership.
Manage scheduling constraints and re-baselining efforts while minimizing reporting disruption and preserving commitment dates in shadow fields.
Coordinate schedules and purchase order dates across multi-unit projects to prevent schedule drift between units.
Maintain schedule risk registers and run what-if scenarios to assess the impact of risks and opportunities on the critical path.
Maintain Primavera P6 as the single source of truth and manage integrations with Unifier, Pulse, WIPT, Tableau, and other adjacent tools.
Prepare and present schedule updates to internal leadership, functional teams, and external customers, adapting communication for non-planning audiences.
Support extension-of-time and cost claims through forensic or retrospective delay analysis.
Facilitate project close-out reports and document lessons learned for the Scheduling Center of Excellence.
Identify process disconnects between regional teams or functions and drive solutions to harmonize global processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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
Professional development
Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility