
Senior Project Manager - FACTS
SmartSignal · NAMER
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- NAMER
Job highlights
- Lead complex substation and FACTS projects.
- Manage scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
- Single point of contact for senior stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Coach and develop project management skills.
About the role
Senior Project Manager FACTS
Job Description Summary
The Senior Project Manager will provide execution leadership for high priority, complex substation and FACTS 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
Manage a portfolio of large, high visibility, potentially high-risk projects, first of a kind solutions, penalties and rewards, accelerated schedules for the Electrical Substation and FACTS markets. Act as a single point of contact for senior level 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 Coach Project Specialists, Project Managers and other Engineers to enhance project management skills. Interface with providers, 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum 8 years' experience in project management of electrical substations
Eligibility Requirements
- Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, may include international travel, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.
Desired Characteristics
- Prior experience in managing high voltage electrical utility projects
- 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 communication and decision-making skills
- 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
- Ability to apply advanced technical, engineering, and quality assurance concepts to solve practical business problems
- Experience working with global teams and partners
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service quality in all aspects of project delivery.
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
This is a remote position
Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. 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 June 11, 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.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Substation Projects
- FACTS Projects
- Electrical Engineering
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Customer Relations
- Team Leadership
- Contract Management
- Primavera Software
Skills & topics
- Senior Project Manager
- Project Management
- FACTS
- Substation Projects
- Electrical Engineering
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Customer Relations
- Team Leadership
- Contract Management
- Primavera
- High Voltage
- Utility Projects
- Remote
- Full Time
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of project management experience, especially in electrical substations and FACTS projects. Emphasize any high-voltage utility project experience and your ability to manage the full project lifecycle.
- Showcase your skills: Detail your experience with scope, cost, schedule, and risk management. Mention proficiency with project management software like Primavera and global resource planning systems.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of your leadership in managing complex, high-visibility, or high-risk projects. Highlight your ability to act as a single point of contact and interface with senior customer contacts.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with contractual terms, customer-facing contracts, and managing global teams. Showcase your strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Senior Project Manager - FACTS role at GE Vernova?
- The pay range for this U.S. based position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00 annually. The specific pay offered will depend on factors like your experience, education, and skill set. GE Vernova may also offer a geographic differential.
- Is the Senior Project Manager - FACTS position at GE Vernova remote?
- Yes, this Senior Project Manager - FACTS position is a remote role within the United States.
- What are the key qualifications for the Senior Project Manager - FACTS position at GE Vernova?
- You'll need a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, specifically with electrical substations. Experience with FACTS projects and managing high-voltage electrical utility projects is also highly desired.
- What is the application deadline for the Senior Project Manager - FACTS job at GE Vernova?
- The application deadline for this Senior Project Manager - FACTS position is June 22, 2026. The posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after its initial post date of June 11, 2026.
- Does GE Vernova offer relocation assistance for the Senior Project Manager - FACTS role?
- No, relocation assistance is not provided for this Senior Project Manager - FACTS position.
- What kind of travel is expected for the Senior Project Manager - FACTS role at GE Vernova?
- The role requires the ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, which may include international travel. Compliance with all company travel and tax policies is mandatory.
- What benefits are offered for the Senior Project Manager - FACTS position at GE Vernova?
- GE Vernova offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, a Health Coach, and an Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, holidays, and permissive time off.
- Can I apply for the Senior Project Manager - FACTS role if I am not a U.S. citizen?
- GE Vernova will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. If you are not legally authorized, you may not be eligible for this position.
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