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Lead Project Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
110K-183K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
110K-183K Annually
Senior level
The Lead Project Manager is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of substation projects, ensuring compliance, managing costs, and customer satisfaction while leading project teams.
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Job Description SummaryThe Lead Project Manager will provide execution leadership for a portfolio of small to standard size substation projects impacting both business and customer profitability. This position is responsible for scope, cost, schedule, and risk management as well as quality and customer satisfaction for all assigned programs and projects.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of small to standard projects for our GE Grid Solutions business which includes substations, fixed series capacitor and possibly deputy PM on large HVDC/AC substation projects.

  • Act as a single point of contact for customer contacts and internal / external project team. 

  • Assume overall responsibility for project leadership and strategy including planning, directing and controlling resources / processes in complex work-scope projects to ensure compliance to customer specifications, quality standards and safety and technical / engineering standards.  

  • Estimate budgets and track / 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 / subcontractor work scopes and coordinate administration for written contracts.  

  • Coordinate resolution of issues through the use of 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project management of electrical substations or a related area

  • Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, may include international travel, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in managing high voltage electrical utility projects.

  • Working knowledge of GE GSI PM processes and tools

  • Previous responsibility for projects or programs involving multiple businesses and/or functions across the entire project cycle - development and design through manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning and test acceptance.

  • Ability to manage external, customer-facing projects to successful completion.

  • Ability to apply advanced technical, engineering, and quality assurance concepts to solve practical business problems.

  • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service quality in all aspects of project delivery.

  • Strong oral and written communications skills

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously.

  • PMI certification; familiarity with modern project management techniques & software systems, including global resource planning systems and Primavera project management software.

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving abilities.  

  • Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing customer-facing contracts.

  • Familiarity with preparation of proposals for complex substations, including international work and quality training.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: June 30, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $110,000.00 and $183,400.00. 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 May 26, 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.

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