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Project Management Specialist – Project Planning

GE Vernova

Oakbrook Terrace, United States

Full Time

Posted October 27, 2026

$89k - $133k

Power Generation

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 28, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

As a Project Management Specialist – Project Planning, you will support the successful delivery of customer equipment, facilities, and infrastructure projects by managing project schedules, cost controls, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and resource plans using project controls tools.
Monitor project schedule, cost, risks, and performance, providing accurate forecasts and actionable recommendations to the project team.
Ensure compliance with Global Project Controls standards, work breakdown structures (WBS), processes, and reporting requirements.
Prepare and present project status, financial, schedule, and risk reports to project teams, leadership, and customers as required.
Support change management, cost reconciliation, claims, and project closeout while ensuring alignment between project financials and approved budgets.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, and functional stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive successful project delivery.
Oversee project planning and cost control activities to ensure high-quality reporting, forecasting accuracy, and on-time, on-budget execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in project planning and cost management .
Minimum of 2 years of experience using Primavera P6 for project scheduling and planning.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in planning and cost management for large complex turnkey projects , including schedule development, cost tracking, and project controls.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% of the time
Knowledge of forensic analysis on large complex turnkey projects
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Established project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills