Project Manager - Contract Performance Management

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

2d • $91,400 - $152,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

A CM&U Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through final handover. The project manager is the interface between customers and the participating GE Vernova functions executing customizations, modifications and upgrades to the wind farms, coordinating the flow of information and responsible for contract administration while adhering to specifications and deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in renewable energy, wind energy, heavy industrial equipment, power generation, or a related industry.
• Ability and willingness to domestically travel 20%.
• Ability and willingness to work at times outside standard business hours to support customer or project requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial project management.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience coordinating international suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of wind turbine technology, manufacturing, logistics, and installation processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Oracle ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience with utility-scale onshore or offshore wind projects.
• Familiarity with turbine transportation, heavy-lift operations, and site construction activities.
• Knowledge of grid connection, commissioning, and renewable energy regulations.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, developers, utilities, or independent power producers (IPPs).

Responsibilities

• Lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through commissioning support and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule, cost, or quality issues.
• Ensure project deliverables meet contractual obligations and customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary customer interface throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and executive status updates.
• Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage customer requests, contract changes, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality, field services, and finance.
• Ensure timely delivery of components, software and documentation.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance activities, and commissioning coordination.
• Facilitate communication between manufacturing facilities and project sites.
• Understand project contracts, technical specifications, and commercial requirements.
• Manage scope changes, claims, variations, and contractual correspondence.
• Track project costs, forecasts, invoicing milestones, and cash flow.
• Support commercial negotiations when required.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and customer specifications.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with site teams to support safe turbine delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including schedule, budget, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate significant project risks and issues to senior management with recommended actions.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level