Senior Planner

GE Vernova

Senior Planner leading integrated project controls for GE Vernova Hitachi nuclear power projects. Building baselines, forecasting performance, and coordinating EPC stakeholders.

Posted 9/2/2026full-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 frameworks, including WBS and earned value management, with a strong focus on nuclear and highly regulated megaprojects. Proficient in utilizing Primavera P6 and advanced Excel for integrated planning and reporting.

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Project Planning ExperiencePrimavera P6 ProficiencyEarned Value Management (EVM)Nuclear Project ExpertiseAACE International PSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project Planning FrameworksEarned Value MeasurementProgress Measurement MethodologiesCost/Planning SystemsIntegrated Master PlansForecasting and Trend AnalysisBudget MappingPlanning Impact AssessmentsBaseline Integrity MaintenanceDecision-Ready Planning Deliverables

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsClear CommunicationCollaborative LeadershipStructured Problem-SolvingCoaching and Supervision

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Advanced ExcelEcoSysPRISM

Certifications & Qualifications

AACE International PSPAACE International CCPPMI-SPPMPAPM PMQ/PPQ

Industry Keywords

Nuclear MegaprojectsEnergy SectorOil & GasDefenseInfrastructureRegulatory ComplianceProject Controls ProcessesContinuous Improvement

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 project baseline
Define and maintain progress measurement systems, including earned value rules, quantity-based progress curves, and physical progress measurement
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 project change control with 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 lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes and templates
Deliver planning frameworks, maintain baseline integrity, validate progress data quality, improve forecast reliability, and provide decision-ready planning deliverables

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
One or more relevant certifications preferred: AACE International PSP or CCP, PMI-SP or PMP, APM PMQ/PPQ, or equivalent chartered project management credential
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
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to obtain authorization to access 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 from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
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
Company retirement contributions
Access to 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
Relocation assistance not provided