Project Director – Hydro Projects

GE Vernova

. Develop and implement the overall project execution strategy based on the contract .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaLead💰 $132,200 - $220,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project execution strategy, risk management, and team leadership within the power generation sector. Proficient in managing customer relationships and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Director ExperienceInternational Project ExecutionClaim ManagementRisk ManagementHydro Electric Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Project Execution StrategyProject Quality PlansEHS PlansMaster Time Schedule ManagementContract LawSchedulingPerformance MonitoringFinancial ManagementResource ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationCustomer Relationship ManagementCoachingDecision Making

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationLarge ConstructionEPCHydro Electric IndustryPre-Employment ScreeningReference VerificationBackground CheckUnrestricted Canadian Work AuthorizationSalesPurchasing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement the overall project execution strategy based on the contract
Represent GE to the customer and manage the customer interface and relationship
Manage internal and external communication
Set up and secure resources for project execution
Organize the project team and define roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and empowerment
Monitor and report key performance indicators
Take action and make decisions to ensure financial, time, quality, and safety performance
Establish, implement, and monitor Project Quality and EHS Plans and procedures
Define claim management strategy and lead necessary actions
Define and update risk management plans and evaluate risks and opportunities
Manage the project from sales handover through completion of obligations at FAC or handover to Service Sector
Improve project processes and provide feedback to Sales and other business functions
Build, lead, coach, and evaluate the project team
Develop and monitor the Master Time Schedule and manage project float for timely completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in engineering
5 to 15 years of relevant power generation industrial experience
3 years of Project Director experience
International project execution experience
Large Construction (EPC) and site experience
Fluent in both French and English
Must comply with pre-employment screening, including reference verification and background check
Must have unrestricted Canadian work authorization
Hydro electric industry experience highly preferred
University degree in Business Administration or equivalent commercial background
Background in contract law, claim management, and scheduling
Legal and claim management Sales, Purchasing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
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 opportunities
Relocation assistance not provided