GE Vernova

Senior Planner

GE Vernova
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $166,700 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning and control, with a strong focus on developing integrated plans and progress measurement systems for large-scale, highly regulated projects. Proficient in utilizing advanced planning tools and methodologies to ensure successful project execution and stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Primavera P6 ExpertiseProject Planning ExperienceEarned Value Management (EVM)Nuclear Project ExperienceProject Management Certifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Establish the project planning framework, including WBS, control accounts, milestone hierarchy, planning procedures, and PEP planning inputs
  • Develop integrated plans combining schedule, cost, resources, risk, and procurement strategy into a single project baseline
  • Define and maintain progress measurement systems, including earned value rules, quantity-based progress curves, and physical progress measurement for engineering, procurement, and construction
  • Lead planning workshops with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning leads
  • Produce integrated master plans and executive planning documents, including execution narratives, histograms, manpower loading plans, and mobilization plans
  • Coordinate estimate-to-plan integration by mapping budgets, quantities, and hours to schedule activities and control accounts
  • Analyze trends and forecast completion using EAC views, what-if scenarios, acceleration/recovery plans, and contingency drawdown forecasts
  • Support change control through planning impact assessments for scope, schedule, and cost changes
  • Prepare planning content for monthly project reviews, steering committee papers, and stakeholder presentations
  • Interface with contractors and partners on planning alignment, baseline acceptance, and integrated program reporting
  • Coach and supervise planners and planning engineers
  • Capture and apply lessons learned and improve project controls processes and templates

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience considered
  • Minimum 10 years of project planning experience
  • At least 5 years on nuclear or other highly regulated megaprojects, including energy, oil & gas, defence, or infrastructure
  • Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and planning/reporting toolsets
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Familiarity with EcoSys, PRISM, or similar cost/planning systems is an asset
  • Strong knowledge of EVM, progress measurement methodologies, and ANSI/EIA-748 guidelines
  • Experience developing planning frameworks from first principles on large, multi-contract EPC programs
  • Strong facilitation skills for multi-disciplinary planning workshops
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication for executive and regulatory audiences
  • Collaborative leadership and ability to influence without direct authority
  • Resilience and structured problem-solving in a high-scrutiny nuclear project environment
  • One or more listed project management certifications preferred: AACE International PSP or CCP, PMI-SP or PMP, APM PMQ/PPQ or equivalent chartered project management credential
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
  • Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Health Coach access
  • 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
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance not provided

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Hard Skills
Project Planning FrameworksIntegrated Master PlansProgress Measurement SystemsCost/Planning SystemsBudget MappingTrend AnalysisChange Control PlanningPlanning Impact AssessmentsMulti-Contract EPC ProgramsPhysical Progress Measurement
Soft Skills
Facilitation SkillsClear CommunicationCollaborative LeadershipStructured Problem-SolvingInfluencing Without Authority
Tools & Technologies
Primavera P6Advanced ExcelEcoSysPRISMPlanning/Reporting Toolsets
Certifications & Qualifications
AACE International PSPAACE International CCPPMI-SPPMPAPM PMQ/PPQ
Industry Keywords
Nuclear MegaprojectsEnergy SectorOil & GasDefense ProjectsInfrastructure Projects