Hydro Site Planner

Overview

Site Planner role for GE Vernova Hydro Power North America, based in Washington State, involved in planning and coordinating construction activities for a major hydropower project.

• Develop and maintain detailed, resource‑loaded construction schedules (Level4–5) in PrimaveraP
  6.
• Coordinate daily and weekly planning with site teams to sequence work logically and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead short‑term planning meetings (lookahead schedules, Last Planner sessions) to align crews and subcontractors.
• Track physical progress, earned value, and productivity (including s‑curves), updating schedules to reflect site conditions and identify potential slippages early.
• Identify and analyze variances between planned and actual work and propose mitigation or recovery actions.
• Review technical drawings and synoptics to identify construction interfaces, access constraints, and sequencing risks.
• Support the preparation of schedule‑related claims, including time impact and delay analyses, in line with contract provisions.
• Prepare schedule reports and S‑curves for project management and client reviews, maintaining a schedule constraint log and delay register.
• Provide clear and timely schedule updates to project management and client representatives, highlighting progress, risks, and recovery plans.

• Proven experience in planning and scheduling EPC projects, including at least 2 years of on‑site construction planning.
• Strong proficiency in scheduling tools, particularly Primavera
  
  P6, for schedule and resource management.
• Solid understanding of planning and scheduling principles, techniques, and methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and understand interdependencies among disciplines (mechanical, electrical, piping, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate scheduling risks.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Ability and willingness to work on site (100% of the time).

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

GE Vernova offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse‑based resource;
Employee Assistance Program; retirement benefits (GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, 401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions); tuition, adoption, paid parental leave, disability, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Only qualified candidates will be considered.