Project Manager – Major Correctives-2

Location: Schenectady, Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and profitable execution of Major Component Upgrade (MCU) and Blade projects across North America.

The Project Manager independently leads assigned projects from planning through closeout, maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, customer satisfaction, and contractual compliance. The role serves as the primary liaison between customers, field execution teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Successful candidates demonstrate strong leadership, sound business judgment, and the ability to make operational decisions in dynamic field environments.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

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.

 

Project Execution & Leadership

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.

Financial Management

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.

Customer Relationship Management

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.

Contractor & Vendor Management

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.

Resource Planning & Coordination

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Leadership Expectations

Project Managers are expected to:

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

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,400.00 and $152,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 12, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.