Planificateur(trice) de Construction sur site (Industrie Hydroélectrique)/Site Construction Planner – Hydropower Projects

GE Vernova

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Site Construction Planner for GE Vernova’s North America Hydropower division. In this role, you will play a key part in planning and coordinating construction activities for major hydropower projects. You will be responsible for developing and updating detailed, resource‑loaded schedules (Level 4–5) in Primavera P6, coordinating day‑to‑day planning with site teams, and tracking and reporting work progress, risks, and mitigation actions. Do you have the energy to change the world? If you are ready to make a difference and step into the new energy era, join us. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, work on cutting‑edge technologies, and be part of a global team of around 75,000 people across more than 100 countries. We are looking for a Site Construction Planner for GE Vernova’s North America Hydropower division. In this role, you will play a key part in planning and coordinating construction activities for major hydropower projects. You will be responsible for developing and updating detailed, resource‑loaded schedules (Level 4–5) in Primavera P6, coordinating day‑to‑day planning with site teams, and tracking and reporting work progress, risks, and mitigation actions. Do you have the energy to change the world? If you are ready to make a difference and step into the new energy era, join us. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, work on cutting‑edge technologies, and be part of a global team of around 75,000 people across more than 100 countries.

Requirements

• Proven experience in planning within a construction‑related field, including at least five (5) years of on‑site experience on industrial projects.
• Strong proficiency in a planning software tool, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, for building and managing project schedules and resources.
• Knowledge of construction project planning principles, techniques, and methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and understand interdependencies between different disciplines (mechanical, electrical, piping, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and reduce planning‑related conflicts and risks.
• Strong leadership with proactive and collaborative communication skills.
• Fluency in French and ability to communicate in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Québec (up to 100% of the time, according to established rotation schedules).

Nice To Haves

• Experience on hydropower projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Construction principles and the Last Planner System.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and progress measurement techniques.
• Certification in planning or project management (e.g. PMI‑SP, PMP, AACE‑PSP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, resource‑loaded construction schedules in Primavera P6 (Level 4–5).
• Coordinate daily and weekly planning with site teams to logically sequence the work and optimize resource utilization.
• Prepare and lead short‑term planning meetings, such as lookahead schedules and Last Planner sessions, to align site teams and subcontractors.
• Lead short‑term planning meetings (lookaheads, Last Planner sessions), provide clear leadership in these forums, and maintain an action log of execution constraints to ensure follow‑up and resolution.
• Monitor physical progress, earned value, and productivity, including S‑curves; update schedules according to actual site conditions and quickly identify schedule risks.
• Identify and analyze variances between planned and actual work, and propose mitigation or recovery measures.
• Review technical drawings and single‑line diagrams to identify construction interfaces, access constraints, and sequencing risks.
• Support the preparation of schedule‑related claims, including impact and delay analyses, in accordance with contract provisions.
• Prepare schedule reports and S‑curves for project management and customer reviews, while maintaining an up‑to‑date register of planning constraints and delays.
• Provide clear and efficient schedule updates to project management and customer representatives, highlighting progress, risks, and recovery plans.

Benefits

• Our compensation and benefits programs are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs while rewarding performance.
• We offer a robust set of benefits tailored to your employment status and local country requirements.
• GE Vernova invests in your career development by providing pathways for continuous learning and on‑the‑job development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed