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Senior Project Controller - Power Infrastructure - Primavera Planning and Scheduling Manager

GE Vernova

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At a glance

Compensation
$114–190K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Project Controller develops and manages integrated schedules for complex EPC and mega-infrastructure projects, supporting portfolio leaders and stakeholders. The role assesses project performance by consolidating schedule, cost, risk, and opportunity information, and works with cross-functional teams to document and address risks, issues, and changes. It supports project execution under GE Vernova standards and requires at least seven years of project control planning and scheduling experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Primavera P6Risk Analysis ToolsEPC ProcessesExtension of Time ClaimsForensic PlanningPresentation SkillsCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPriority ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree7+ Years Project Control Planning and Scheduling ExperiencePower/Energy Industry ExperienceUtilities Industry ExperienceManufacturing Industry ExperiencePower Plant Industry ExperienceInfrastructure/Construction Industry ExperienceEast Coast Time Zone AvailabilityUS Work Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description Summary

Join our Heavy Duty Project Teams as A Senior Project Controller where you'll lead project schedules, drive on‑time delivery, and support successful execution across complex EPC & Mega Infrastructure project.

Our Senior Project Controllers are responsible for developing and managing integrated project schedules ( Planning & Scheduling ) supporting/facing our Portfolio Leader and Stakeholder requirements.

Working closely with cross‑functional teams, our Project Controller ensures risks, issues, and changes are documented and addressed promptly following GE Vernova standards.

Additionally, the Project Controller provides a complete project performance assessment, consolidating schedule, cost, risk, and opportunity information into a clear, comprehensive view for internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description

What you'll do:

  • Develop and maintain L3 baseline schedules using Primavera P6.

  • Lead schedule reviews, progress reporting, critical path analysis, and monthly deep‑dives.

  • Provide schedule risk assessments and support mitigation planning with cross‑functional teams.

  • Manage schedule impacts related to claims, change orders, and customer variations.

  • Collaborate with partners, Engineering, C&I site teams, and project leadership to ensure alignment and timely updates.

  • Drive continuous improvement of planning tools, processes, and KPIs.

  • Prepare schedule documentation for reviews, reporting, and project close‑out.

What you'll bring: ( basic requirements )

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

  • Min.7 years’ experience in Project Control Planning & Scheduling function

Other Eligibility

  • Only candidates meeting the basic requirement in the following industries Power/Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, Power Plant, Infrastructure/Construction will be considered:

  • Must be willing to work on East Coast time zone (EST) hours, supporting Project Management

  • Preferred Hybrid / Locations as listed supporting the PM Offices Located in Atlanta, GA. Schenectady, NY and Greenville, South Carolina.

What will make you stand out:

  • Expertise in Primavera P6 & Risk Analysis Tools

  • Expertise of EPC environments and work processes of large EPC Projects

  • Strategic with Extension of time Claims and Forensic Planning

  • Lead large complex project team reviews as well as to simplify complex messages with excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to support multiple internal customers and partners with competing priorities in a matrixed environment

  • Experience collaborating with multiple functions such as engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, projects and logistics

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. 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 November 03, 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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,893 open Project Controls jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$114–190K/yr
  • South Carolina median$91–154K/yr33 salary ranges
  • US median$91–154K/yr2,087 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $152K, is 21% above the South Carolina median midpoint ($126K) — in the middle half of Project Controls salary ranges in South Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 53 open Project Controls jobs in South Carolina and 2,893 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Project Controls postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,606 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 763 of the 2,893 open Project Controls jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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