GE Vernova

Project Manager - Construction & Commissioning

GE Vernova Brazil

Energy Technology · 10,001+ employees

3 d ago
Remote project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Brazil
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About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the field operations, scope, schedule, and budget for construction and commissioning projects. They coordinate site activities, manage vendor packages, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

What they look for

Project management Construction management Commissioning Site operations Budgeting Scheduling Risk mitigation Vendor management Leadership Problem solving Technical documentation EHS culture Quality management Hydropower technology Mechanical systems Electrical systems

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college or bachelor's degree in management or engineering and possess at least 5 years of experience in construction or commissioning project management. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to travel are essential for this role.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Full description

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager Construction and Commissioning (PMCC) is responsible for preparing and controlling the different phases of field operations for a project. This role is crucial to ensure that site works are completed safely, at the required quality standards, on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction sites management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Job Description

Summary:

The Project Manager of Construction & Commissioning (PMCC) will be responsible for controlling and supporting the field operations activities with respect to scope, schedule, and budget with the support of the project stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Participate in site work Strategy definition with the Project Director and Construction leader
  • Build the project financial and physical progress tracking structure for site works and update monthly.
  • Perform the Site schedule weekly updates for planned vs. actual progress in collaboration with the site manager and project planner
  • Coordinate communications across the project teams to secure project planning and execution
  • Participate in customer meetings
  • Identify the Scope management changes for site works and provide oversight to team stakeholders for quantity and quality impacts
  • Track the project site documentation for a timely issuance to the customer (methods, site quality plan, commissioning reports, etc.)
  • Proactively engage in risk mitigation and opportunity assessment
  • Prepare the Request for Quotations and Purchase Requests for site works subcontracting
  • Manage specific vendor packages at site (piping, painting, machining, etc.)
  • Prepare the detailed mobilization planning using framework documentation and checksheets, and ensuring that resources loading requirements are met as required
  • Lead the mobilization tollgate review representing C&C in all the project related reviews
  • Proactively anticipate the activities required for site mobilization, including tooling definition, safety equipment, warehousing requirements, offices infrastructures, worker’s accommodations, and define the required specific site trainings
  • Prepare and lead the site demobilization at the end of the project

Required Qualifications:

  • College or bachelor’s degree in management or engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), or relevant proven field experience
  • 5+ years in project management organization in Construction or Commissioning

Desired Characteristics:

  • Project Management Certification
  • Experience with technical concepts (including hydropower technology, i.e., turbines, generators, mechanical and electrical balance of plant systems, etc.)
  • Field management experience
  • Excellent communication skills written and verbal (English)
  • Leadership skills
  • Availability to travel within USA at least 30% of the time.
  • Strong and demonstrated EHS culture
  • Attention to quality management and continuous improvement of quality culture

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

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