On-site Construction Planner (Hydroelectric Industry)/Site Construction Planner - Hydropower Projects

Role Summary

• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites in Quebec (100% of the time, according to established rotation schedules).

What will set you apart

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

Benefits available to you

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. To achieve this mission, we offer diverse and competitive benefits to support our workforce: Our Culture.

• Our compensation and benefits system is designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding performance. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and country requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide career development opportunities by providing a pathway for continued learning and development in the workplace.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, your journey and your experiences. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to find out more.

About GE Vernova Hydro Power

GE Vernova's Hydroelectric business designs, develops, manufactures and services advanced technologies that harness the power of water to provide reliable and sustainable energy. For more than a century, hydropower has played a vital role in North American and global electricity systems.

The fight against climate change is a global priority. As a company whose technology is used to power approximately 25% of the world's electricity, we take our responsibility seriously. GE Vernova is a company taking part in a new energy era - electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. We are accelerating the transition to more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and provide the electricity essential for health, safety, security and improved quality of life.

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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.

What you bring (Required Qualifications)

• 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.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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).

What will set you apart

• 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).

Benefits available to you

• GE Vernova employees take on the challenge of building a world that works. To achieve this mission, we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to support our workforce and our Culture.
• 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.
• A healthy and balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We have created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests in your career development by providing pathways for continuous learning and on-the-job development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to give their best because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. Click here to learn more.

About GE Vernova Hydro Power

GE Vernova's Hydro Power business designs, develops, manufactures, and services advanced technologies that harness the power of water to deliver reliable and sustainable energy. For more than a century, hydropower has played a vital role in North American and global power systems.

Tackling climate change is a global priority. As a company whose technology helps generate around 25% of the world's electricity, we take this responsibility seriously. GE Vernova is a company built for a new energy era-electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. We are accelerating the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and provide the electricity that is essential to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• #LI-Remote - This is a remote position