Project Director-Hydro
About The Position
Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority. As a company whose technology is used to power ~25% of the world’s electricity, we take our responsibility seriously. GE Vernova is a purpose-built company leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. We are accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business designs, develops, manufactures, and services advanced technologies that harness the power of water to deliver reliable and sustainable power. For more than a century, hydropower has played an essential role in the North American and global electricity systems. Today, hydropower is the world’s largest source of renewable energy, and its pumped storage technology is the world’s largest source of energy storage. But to reach net-zero globally by 2050, we need to double the amount of hydro currently installed. Whether it’s through pumped storage, run-of-river, or by upgrading the existing installed base, hydropower will continue to be a cornerstone of North America’s energy future. 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. The Project Director is responsible to drive Project Execution for green-field pump stored project located in the US with the expectation delivering the Project on time and meet all financial goals, in conformity with the Contract and managing the Customer expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant Power industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience, including project execution, construction and onsite experience
- Expectation for relocation to customer offices/project site – Pheonix, Arizona
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in the Hydro Power industry with pumped storage experience is highly preferred
- Prior experience with contract law, claim management, scheduling
- Prior experience working cross-functionally in a high matrixed environment
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements overall strategy for project execution to achieve project performance goals.
- Represents GE Vernova to the customer; controls and manages this interface and relationship. Manages internal and external communication loop.
- Sets up and secures necessary resources for project execution. Organizes project team and ensures that team members have clearly identified roles, responsibilities, defined interfaces and are empowered within their scope of duties.
- Constantly monitors and, if requested, reports necessary key performance indicators (KPI's). Takes all immediately necessary action and makes decisions to guarantee financial, time, quality and safety performance to maximize achievement of project goals.
- Establishes, implements and monitors Project Quality Plan, Procedures, and EHS Plan. Ensures best compliance within specification at lowest final cost.
- Defines strategy for claim management and directs actions accordingly. Addresses claims by determining and leading all necessary actions in consideration of the defined strategy.
- Defines Risk Management Plan. Constantly updates and reviews risk and opportunities of each Project. Evaluates and determines actions that benefit overall performance of Project. Follows-up on implementation and results.
- Assumes full responsibility for project from Hand-Over from Sales until all obligations completed at FAC and/or Hand Over to Service Sector (if applicable). Takes necessary action to improve overall project process. Provides feedback to Sales and other Business Functions on performance of Project and processes.
- Builds, leads and coaches a committed Project team guaranteeing the highest-level performance for each project. Defines Project goals and objectives, evaluates performance against those goals and objectives, and provides performance evaluation and development plans to functional management.
- Develops and monitors Master Time Schedule, manages Project float to ensure timely completion of Project.
Benefits
- 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, as well as 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
