Project Manager – Major Correctives-2

GE Vernova is seeking a Project Manager to lead Major Component Upgrade and Blade projects across North America. The role is responsible for end-to-end project execution, including safety, quality, compliance, financial management, customer relationships, contractor coordination, resource planning, and successful project closeout.

Responsibilities:

• Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example
• Accountable for project EHS performance and corrective action closure
• Ensure compliance with GE Vernova safety standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Maintain prevailing wage compliance and support certified payroll accuracy
• Ensure project documentation remains audit-ready throughout execution
• Own quality documentation, inspection records, punch list management, and final customer acceptance
• Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement activities following project completion
• Own end-to-end execution of assigned MCU and Blade projects
• Develop detailed execution plans aligned with customer requirements and operational constraints
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear expectations with field teams and stakeholders
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and recovery plans
• Drive execution excellence through daily, weekly, and milestone-based project reviews
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Monitor labor, equipment, crane, subcontractor, travel, and material costs
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Manage project invoicing support, change orders, and cost recovery opportunities
• Maintain accountability for project profitability and forecast accuracy
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative for assigned projects
• Lead customer status meetings and provide routine execution updates
• Manage customer expectations and facilitate timely resolution of concerns
• Support customer escalation management and recovery planning when required
• Build strong customer relationships that drive repeat business and long-term partnerships
• Coordinate subcontractors, crane providers, logistics vendors, and equipment suppliers
• Ensure vendor performance aligns with project requirements and contractual obligations
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety, quality, and prevailing wage requirements
• Support contractor onboarding and performance evaluations
• Partner with scheduling and resource management teams to ensure adequate staffing and equipment availability
• Coordinate site mobilization, tooling, crane planning, and logistics activities
• Support outage planning and customer availability tracking
• Ensure project readiness prior to field execution
• Lead with a safety-first mindset
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability
• Drive customer-focused execution
• Develop future project leaders
• Promote continuous improvement
• Make timely, informed decisions
• Foster collaboration across functional teams
• Represent the Major Correctives organization with professionalism and i

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline; equivalent field experience considered
• Minimum 2 years of experience in wind energy, industrial construction, heavy lift operations, field services, or related industries
• Experience managing Major Component Upgrades, Blade projects, or similar large-scale field operations
• Working knowledge of crane operations, lift planning, rigging practices, and site logistics
• Experience supporting projects within prevailing wage environments
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Smartsheet, and project management tools
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training
• Experience with wind turbine major component exchanges
• Experience with blade repair or blade replacement projects
• Knowledge of labor compliance and certified payroll processes
• Experience managing subcontracted workforces
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training
• Experience working directly with utility-scale renewable energy customers