Lead Project Planner and Scheduler

About the role

Lead Project Planner and Scheduler responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules for a large portfolio of projects. This role ensures compliance with Gas Power New Combine Cycle Customer requirements, contracts, and PMO processes and standards. The primary focus is mastering the intersection of Primavera P6 scheduling, Supply Chain integration, and Concurrent Engineering processes to act as the bridge between engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• ITO Handover:
  • Attend ITO/OTR handover meetings to receive the L1/L2 bid schedule.
  • Validate ITO assumptions, risk registers, and contractual milestone dates.
• Baseline Feasibility:
  • Assess the feasibility of the ITO schedule against known engineering and supply chain constraints.
  • Identify gaps between the "sold" schedule and the "executable" plan.
• Kick-off Support:
  • Support CKOM (Contract Kick-Off Meetings) and ensure all open action items related to schedule execution are tracked and closed.
• Baseline Development & Functional Alignment:
  • Develop the Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) Integrated Project Schedules using Primavera P6, adhering to global planning standards.
• Supply Chain Detailing:
  • Work closely with Sourcing/Procurement to integrate Supplier Lead Times, manufacturing cycles, and logistics durations.
  • Ensure PO required dates are accurately reflected and synchronized across multi-unit projects.
• Concurrent Engineering Logic:
  • Partner with Engineering functional leads to model Concurrent Engineering workflows.
  • Ensure design releases are sequenced to support procurement and construction handoffs without conflict.
• Commitment Meetings:
  • Lead the Commitment Meeting with functional owners (ENG, Sourcing, PM) to resolve disconnects, align on cycles, and secure buy-in for the project baseline (P0).
• Project Schedule Maintenance & Control:
  • Update the project master schedule monthly based on inputs from task owners.
  • Analyze progress curves, float consumption, and "Say/Do" ratios.
  • Perform deep-dive critical path analysis to identify potential delays and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Manage scheduling constraints (ALAP/ASAP) and lead re-baselining efforts with minimal disruption to reporting.
  • Ensure consistency across multi-unit projects and manage PO required dates to prevent drift.
  • Maintain the risk register within the schedule and run "What-If" scenarios to assess impacts on the critical path.
• Reporting & Integration:
  • Ensure Primavera P6 remains the "Single Source of Truth" and manage integrations with adjacent tools (e.g., Unifier, Pulse, WIPT, Tableau).
  • Prepare and present schedule updates to internal leadership, functional teams, and external customers.
  • Support Extension of Time (EOT) and cost claims by performing delay analysis.
• Continuous Improvement & Governance:
  • Facilitate project close-out reports, documenting lessons learned and feeding improvements back into the Scheduling COE.
  • Identify disconnects between regional teams or functions and drive solutions to standardize global processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Project Planning & Scheduling within a complex engineering or EPC environment using Primavera P6.
• Power Generation and Heavy Industrial Equipment experience preferred.

Skills

• Advanced certifications in Project Management (PMP) or Scheduling (PSP – AACE) are highly desirable.
• Courage to challenge functional leaders when durations are unrealistic or commitments are at risk, backed by analytics.
• Ability to translate complex schedule data into simple, actionable insights for senior leadership and customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
• Life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.

Pay

The pay range for this U.S.-based position is between $100,000.00 and $166,700.00, with a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. Bonus eligibility includes a discretionary annual bonus.

Schedule

This is a remote position. Relocation assistance is provided.