Lead Project Scheduler

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today. Make an impact join as to Lead New Project to executions In this role you'll be Responsible to develop and maintain integrated project schedules for a medium portfolio of projects to support project reporting and on time delivery analysis which complies with Customer requirements and adheres to internal processes and standards. Support continuous improvement of Project Control, Planning & Scheduling processes and developing/maintaining KPIs & critical path analysis for complex projects. Job Description from ITO (Tendering)- OTR (Execution) Handover ITO to OTR handover meeting to receive L1 bid schedule and contract details. Understand and Confirm ITO assumptions & risk summary is clearly understood, provided during ITO/OTR handoff. Attend CKOM & follow-up on open action items from the CKOM related to schedule execution Attends release meetings led by ITO to understand project scope, ITO assumptions, and contribute to Delivery Matrix development. Development of the Commitment Meeting file based on functional inputs, project requirements and contract requirements. Leads the Commitment Meeting with functional owners to resolve initial schedule disconnects and reach agreement on the project baseline. Baseline Schedule / KPIs Development Set up integrated project schedule in P6 (including L3/L2 and S curves) baseline working with internal GEV team and in alignment with Global Project Control, Planning and Scheduling processes. Project Schedule Maintenance Ensures schedules accurately reflect project scope and execution strategy. Continuously monitors project on time delivery performance to ensure knowledge of main issues and how issues are being mitigated. Proactively monitors project schedule to highlight slippages, inaccurate data causing erroneous forecasts/reporting and identifies corrective actions and action owner to resolve issues. Update project schedule based on inputs from GEV team to ensure project schedule accurately reflects the project status. Perform schedule analysis on weekly/monthly basis to identify the critical impacts and provide the mitigations suggestions. Ensure project schedule updates and KPIs are reflected in various tools ex- Planner Dashboard, OTD Tracker , Pulse & WIPT Works with project team to identify mitigation strategies and ensure strategies are reflected in project schedule. Escalates critical project issues to the internal project manager and project team. Ensures reports for other functions and customers accurately reflect status of project equipment and provide to customer and business reporting. Communicates to functions impact of execution strategy changes and resulting changes to required dates. Acts as a resource for project team members and supports with data, analysis, and root causes of schedule variances. Uses some judgement and has some ability to propose different solutions to address more complicated project scenarios. Perform the critical path analysis for deliverables and ensure no impact to contract dates. Claims (EOT, etc.); perform delay analysis to support extension of time and cost claims. Continuous Improvement and Tool Administration Leverages experience to participate in discussions and provide feedback to improve processes and tools for the Planning team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
5 years experience in Project Control Planning & Scheduling function within an EPC environment.
3 years of experience with Oracle Primavera P6 or equivalent project, program and portfolio management tools (Primavera P6 preferred).
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 Offices

Nice To Haves

Experience in Extension of time claims / forensic planning.
Knowledge in of power plant principles and work processes of EPC environments.
Experience of working with international teams and complex environment and open for travel
Site Scheduling exposure
Resources loading in P6 schedules.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Resilient and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

ITO to OTR handover meeting to receive L1 bid schedule and contract details.
Understand and Confirm ITO assumptions & risk summary is clearly understood, provided during ITO/OTR handoff.
Attend CKOM & follow-up on open action items from the CKOM related to schedule execution
Attends release meetings led by ITO to understand project scope, ITO assumptions, and contribute to Delivery Matrix development.
Development of the Commitment Meeting file based on functional inputs, project requirements and contract requirements.
Leads the Commitment Meeting with functional owners to resolve initial schedule disconnects and reach agreement on the project baseline.
Set up integrated project schedule in P6 (including L3/L2 and S curves) baseline working with internal GEV team and in alignment with Global Project Control, Planning and Scheduling processes.
Ensures schedules accurately reflect project scope and execution strategy.
Continuously monitors project on time delivery performance to ensure knowledge of main issues and how issues are being mitigated.
Proactively monitors project schedule to highlight slippages, inaccurate data causing erroneous forecasts/reporting and identifies corrective actions and action owner to resolve issues.
Update project schedule based on inputs from GEV team to ensure project schedule accurately reflects the project status.
Perform schedule analysis on weekly/monthly basis to identify the critical impacts and provide the mitigations suggestions.
Ensure project schedule updates and KPIs are reflected in various tools ex- Planner Dashboard, OTD Tracker , Pulse & WIPT
Works with project team to identify mitigation strategies and ensure strategies are reflected in project schedule.
Escalates critical project issues to the internal project manager and project team.
Ensures reports for other functions and customers accurately reflect status of project equipment and provide to customer and business reporting.
Communicates to functions impact of execution strategy changes and resulting changes to required dates.
Acts as a resource for project team members and supports with data, analysis, and root causes of schedule variances.
Uses some judgement and has some ability to propose different solutions to address more complicated project scenarios.
Perform the critical path analysis for deliverables and ensure no impact to contract dates.
Claims (EOT, etc.); perform delay analysis to support extension of time and cost claims.
Leverages experience to participate in discussions and provide feedback to improve processes and tools for the Planning team.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
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
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off