Project Manager – Contract Performance Management, CM&U

GE Vernova

. Lead wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through commissioning support and project closeout .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSchenectady • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex wind farm upgrade projects, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and customer specifications while effectively managing project schedules, budgets, and risks. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP)Wind Turbine Technology KnowledgeMicrosoft Project ProficiencyContract Administration ExpertiseExperience with Utility-Scale Wind Projects

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule DevelopmentContract ManagementQuality AssuranceResource PlanningChange Order ManagementKPI MonitoringContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOracle ERP SystemsProject Scheduling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)PRINCE2

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyWind EnergyHeavy Industrial EquipmentPower GenerationEPC ContractorsIndependent Power Producers (IPPs)HSE ComplianceGrid ConnectionCommissioningTurbine Transportation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleOracle ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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
Build relationships with customers, subcontractors, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders
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, 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 quality management systems and customer specifications
Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices
Support internal and external audits
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure HSE compliance
Coordinate with site teams to support safe turbine delivery, installation, and commissioning
Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports
Monitor KPIs for schedule, budget, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
Escalate significant project risks and issues to senior management with recommended actions
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to safety, quality, customer satisfaction, risk, change order, profitability, and margin targets

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 to support customer or project requirements
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
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
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

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