Project Manager – Contract Performance Management

GE Vernova

Project Manager delivering GE Vernova wind farm upgrade projects from contract award through closeout. Managing schedules, contracts, customers, suppliers, risks, costs, and commissioning activities.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSchenectady • Florida, New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex wind farm upgrade projects, including project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and compliance with quality and safety regulations. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

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Project ManagementWind Energy ExperiencePMP CertificationBudgeting and ForecastingContract Administration

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingRisk ManagementCost ControlContract ManagementWind Turbine TechnologyUtility-Scale Wind ProjectsSite Construction ActivitiesHeavy-Lift OperationsGrid Connection KnowledgeCommissioning Processes

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCustomer Interface ManagementTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectOracle ERP SystemsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyHeavy Industrial EquipmentPower GenerationEPC ContractorsIndependent Power ProducersHSE RegulationsContractual CorrespondenceFactory Acceptance TestingSite Acceptance ActivitiesMulti-Disciplinary Projects

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 project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans
Monitor progress and implement corrective actions for schedule, cost, or quality issues
Ensure 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
Manage customer requests, contract changes, and issue resolution
Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality, field services, and finance activities
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
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with quality systems, customer specifications, HSE regulations, and company policies
Coordinate with site teams to support safe turbine delivery, installation, and commissioning
Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports
Monitor KPIs including schedule, budget, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
Escalate significant project risks and issues to senior management with recommended actions

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 travel domestically 20%
Ability and willingness to work outside standard business hours when required
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
Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
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
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Relocation assistance
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
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
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