Senior Project Manager
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of standard to large size projects for the GE Grid Solutions business which includes substations, fixed series capacitors and potential large HVDC/AC substation projects. Act as a single point of contact for customer contacts, as well as internal and external project teams. Assume overall responsibility for project leadership and strategy including planning, directing and controlling resources, and orchestrating processes in complex work-scope projects. Ensure compliance to customer specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and technical or engineering standards. Estimate budgets, and track and influence costs of projects; ensure on time completion within budget. Engage as required in pre-contract processes during project scope, schedule, and cost development. Interface with other engineering fields and support functions to coordinate project development, implementation, and control. Interface with third party/internal suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to align project specifications and requirements. Ensure safety procedures on site and strict adherence to quality standards. Develop multiple contracts, manage subcontractor work scopes, and coordinate administration for written contracts. Coordinate resolution of issues through change management and ensure timely collection of monies. Determine and communicate work package percent complete and percent committed required for project financial "estimate at completion" forecasting. Facilitate the quantification and documentation of project performance with both the project team and customer immediately after project completion.
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Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related. Ten (10) years of experience in Project Management for Electrical Utility, Industrial projects, or a combination thereof. Work experience to include: Schedule management using Project Scheduling Software (e.g., P6 or MS Project); Project risk management through application of advanced technical, engineering, and quality assurance concepts to solve practical business problems; Managing external, customer-facing projects to successful completion; Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports; Estimating costs or submitting bids for engineering, construction, and commissioning; and Reviewing construction design of a project to develop engineering project sequence and logic. This position allows for hybrid work arrangement. Candidates may work remotely two (2) days per week, within 15-20 miles of company worksite in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Approximately 20% domestic travel and 5% international travel to customer sites for project meetings, as well as to unanticipated project construction sites to perform project reviews, safety inspections, and pre-order information gathering. Travel expenses paid by employer.
GE Grid Solutions LLC 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).
Additional Information:
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.
GE 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).
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.
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
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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