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Project Manager
GE Vernova. Lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through commissioning support and project closeout .
Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex wind farm upgrade projects, including project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and compliance with quality management systems. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
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Project ManagementWind Energy ExperienceContract AdministrationPMP CertificationBudgeting and Cost Control
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Hard Skills
Project SchedulingRisk ManagementContract ManagementFinancial AcumenWind Turbine TechnologyUtility-Scale Wind ProjectsSite Construction ActivitiesGrid Connection KnowledgeCommissioning ProcessesHeavy-Lift Operations
Soft Skills
CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingNegotiationTeam Coordination
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ProjectOracle ERP SystemsMicrosoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPPRINCE2
Industry Keywords
Renewable EnergyHeavy Industrial EquipmentPower GenerationEPC ContractorsIndependent Power ProducersHSE RegulationsQuality Management SystemsCommercial Project ManagementInternational SuppliersCross-Functional Teams
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracleOracle ERPPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through commissioning support and project closeout
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions for 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
- Manage customer requests, contract changes, and issue resolution
- Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality, field services, and finance activities
- Ensure timely delivery of components, software, and documentation
- Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance activities, and commissioning coordination
- Facilitate communication between manufacturing facilities and project sites
- Manage scope changes, claims, variations, contractual correspondence, project costs, forecasts, invoicing milestones, and cash flow
- Support commercial negotiations
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with quality management systems, customer specifications, HSE regulations, and company policies
- Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices
- Support internal and external audits
- Coordinate with site teams to support safe turbine delivery, installation, and commissioning
- Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports
- Monitor KPIs covering schedule, budget, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Escalate significant project risks and issues to senior management with recommended actions
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred
- Experience managing large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects
- Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial project management
- 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
- 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)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and 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
- Relocation assistance