Job Information
GE Vernova Aero ITR Project Scheduler in Houston, Texas
Job Description Summary
Vernova Purpose
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
What impact you’ll make
As a member of the Aero NU LM/TM2500 ITR Project Controls team, the Aero NU ITR Scheduler will be responsible for wing-to-wing project scheduling for Aero gas turbine power generation plants during both proposal preparation (“ITO”) and project execution (“OTR”). This role will support cross-functional teams including the Aero Tendering & Project Management team, sales and commercial teams, Aero engineering team, and construction & commissioning team.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Works with the ITO team to develop, review and finalize the concept schedule and ITO schedule according to the required scope of work and customer specification requirements.
Leads the OTR schedule baseline preparation, aligning the work of the participant planners and schedulers of the projects (i.e. product planers, consortium planner, site scheduler).
Ensures that the contractual and key internal milestones are appropriately shown in the integrated project schedule, including payment and revenue milestones, client interfaces, design freezes, document turnover, civil turnover to erection, material handover and system turnover packages.
Implements a harmonized progress reporting system to provide the customer, project team, consortium partner and senior management, accurate progress status and forecasts.
Leads the project update process of the integrated schedule and prepares the required internal and external project schedule reports, highlighting critical areas to the Project Manager and project team.
Regularly reviews and monitors project progress by checking the engineering progress from document management system, supplier monitoring reports, transport arrival on site, site progress for civil, erection and commissioning, and, in general, the progress of all project participants.
Proactively manages internal and external project activities by closely monitoring the critical paths and the project float.
Ensures timely and accurate schedule forecasting and identifies schedule risk and opportunities. Advises the project team and works closely with them to develop corrective action plans.
Provides the monthly forecast and achievement of all payment and revenue recognition milestones to the project manager. Assists extension of time (EOT) claims, change orders preparation and EAC calculations with detailed schedules and analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited university or college and/or equivalent knowledge / experience.
5+ years experience in complex project management and / or operations and maintenance experience in the power generation industry and people leadership and influencing experience.
Minimum of 5 years with planning Primavera tools
Strong team player with interpersonal, communication, influencing & team building skills.
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Leads with a Lean mindset and is skilled in applying Lean tools to improving business operations.
Experience in project management, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain environments.
Power plant delivery experience and knowledge.
Strong IT skills.
Strong customer-orientation, focus and passion to win.
Proven record of success working in a multicultural, regional, cross functional team.
Strong understanding of project business cases, encompassing impacts as project objectives, risks, opportunities, and performance metrics.
About Us
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $100,000-$166,700 USD Annually.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a Variable Incentive (VIC) bonus of 10% .
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least April 12, 2025.
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .
Healthcare benefit s include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.