Sr. Project Manager - Transmission Distribution EPC

GE Vernova•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of large, high-visibility, and potentially high-risk GRID high-voltage substation projects within the North America region. Typical project values range from USD 100M to USD 500M and form part of a multi-project portfolio. These projects include engineering, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and commissioning of HV equipment produced across multiple GE factories globally. In this role, the Senior PM ensures that scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk are effectively managed, with strong coordination across customers, internal and external teams, and other GE Vernova businesses supporting the same end-customer program. The Senior PM plays a critical role in ensuring a positive customer experience while protecting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
Minimum 8+ years of experience executing HV substation or high-voltage grid projects.
Proven ability to manage large projects ($30MM+) involving factory-manufactured HV equipment (Transformers, GIS, Breakers, Controls).
Demonstrated experience in customer-facing project roles with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams (engineering, sourcing, factories, quality, contracts) without direct authority.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~25%).

Nice To Haves

Experience managing projects involving multiple GE Vernova businesses within a unified customer program.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience in contractual terms, Variation Orders, and claims management.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong understanding of HV equipment engineering, manufacturing processes, quality standards, and FAT protocols.
Ability to influence senior customer stakeholders and internal executive leadership.
PMI certification (PMP or equivalent).
Proficiency with Primavera (P6), MS Project, ERP systems, and PMO tools.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of large HV substation projects from contract award through engineering, manufacturing, FAT, delivery, installation, commissioning, and closeout.
Serve as the primary customer-facing leader responsible for overall project performance, communication, and satisfaction.
Translate customer requirements into detailed project execution plans; drive all internal stakeholders including engineering, factories, sourcing, and quality to meet contractual milestones.
Develop and maintain the project schedule, ensuring alignment with factory loading, material availability, and customer milestones.
Represent GRID in customer program governance involving multiple GE Vernova businesses (e.g., Gas Power, Grid, etc), ensuring alignment on schedules, interfaces, risks, and reporting.
Work closely with the GE Vernova teams to ensure unified communication, consolidated risk management, and coordinated delivery of all GE scopes within the overall customer program.
Responsible for project Contribution Margin, forecasting accuracy, and margin protection across the full lifecycle.
Lead Variation Orders, scope changes, claims, and commercial negotiations with support from the Contract Manager and PMO.
Track project budgets, commitments, and Estimate at Completion (EAC), ensuring timely financial reporting, variance mitigation, and adherence to financial targets with support from Project Control Team.
Drive engineering release, design coordination, document approvals, and technical validation to enable timely Order Entry and factory slot allocation.
Coordinate with multiple GE manufacturing locations to manage production follow-up, FAT planning, NCR resolution, and delivery priorities.
Ensure early escalation to portfolio leadership when factory constraints or supply-chain risks impact customer schedules.
Ensure strict adherence to EHS and Quality standards across all project activities, including FATs and site interfaces.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, establish contingency strategies, and track trigger events throughout execution.
Drive NCR resolution, corrective/preventive actions, and lessons learned across the portfolio.
Build and maintain strategic customer relationships with utilities, EPCs, developers, and other project stakeholders.
Provide transparent reporting, early escalation, and consistent communication to maintain alignment and trust.
Lead customer meetings, milestone reviews, FATs, and project review sessions.
Support tendering activities by validating schedules, costs, manufacturing lead times, and execution risks.
Contribute to the deployment of standardized project management processes, PMO tools, templates, and execution playbooks across the project portfolio.

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