Project Scheduler

Job Description Summary In the Industrial Segment of our Steam Power Services business, time is the most critical resource. As the Project Schedule Manager, you will be responsible for the scheduling architecture that ensures the reliable maintenance, repair, and upgrade of steam turbines and generators for our industrial partners (pulp and paper, chemical, refining plants, waste‑to‑energy, etc.). You will serve as the logical engine behind our operations, partnering with Technical, Operations, and Commercial teams to translate complex service scopes into executable project timelines. Your goal is to build, adjust and modify schedules to balance customer requirements and minimize downtime by driving scheduling precision from the initial bid through to site demobilization. Roles and Responsibilities Cross‑Functional Integration (Local Core Team) Collaborate with the Commercial team during the inquiry phase to provide realistic timeline commitments for customer proposals. Partner with Technical/Engineering teams to incorporate technical constraints, part lead times, and engineering milestones into the master schedule. Work alongside Operations and Field Services to ensure labor allocations, task durations and vendor constraints are accurately reflected in the project plan. Pre‑Execution: Estimating & Bidding Develop and modify Microsoft Project schedules to support Job Cost Estimates (JCE), ensuring that proposed labor hours and durations align with the commercial strategy. Analyze scheduling risks during the bidding phase to provide the business with a clear understanding of critical path drivers for industrial outages. Execution & Site Support Maintain and update active service schedules during the execution phase (both in‑shop and on‑site) to reflect real‑time progress. Manage the “Critical Path” for industrial outages, where every hour of downtime has significant financial implications for the customer. Modify schedules dynamically to account for scope change authorizations or technical deviations common in steam turbine and generator outages. Standardization & Rapid Mobilization Build and maintain standardized schedule templates for core industrial services (Minor/Major Inspections, Valve Overhauls, Generator Rewinds) to enable rapid project setup. Ensure templates include standard logic for logistics, repairs, and safety/quality hold points. Continuous Improvement & Training Analyze “Plan vs. Actual” performance post‑outage to drive continuous improvement in our scheduling accuracy. Conduct training for Project Managers and Field Leads to ensure they can interpret schedules, update progress, and identify delays in the field. Required Qualifications & Skills Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Project with ability to manage complex dependencies, resource loading, and baseline tracking. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Industrial Services, Power Generation, or Heavy Mechanical sectors. Understanding of steam turbine/generator components is a significant advantage. High‑pressure outage mindset and analytical skills to convert scope documents into detailed WBS. Strong interpersonal communication skills to bridge office‑based commercial teams and site‑based technical teams. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Lean principles and ability to apply them to project flow and waste reduction in schedules. Experience applying Standard Work concepts to creation and maintenance of schedule templates for consistency and repeatability. Skill at identifying and eliminating “white space” or non‑value‑added time within a project timeline. Understanding of Value Stream Mapping to optimize the scheduling process. PMP or PMI‑SP (Scheduling Professional) certification. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and integration of financial data with Microsoft Project schedules. Employment Practices 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. Benefits Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a 24/7 health coach and nurse‑based resource; an Employee Assistance Program; a GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr