Project Planning Specialist
GE Vernova
Job Description Summaryin Project Controls, our goal is to ensure the right rigor around schedule and cost management processes to deliver projects on-time and within budget. With focus and rigor around tools, processes, operating rhythm, and people, here you shall have the opportunity to learn, contribute and excel in one of the best Project controls functions in the industry. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transitionJob Description
Degree qualified either in finance or may have engineering degree (with financial training)
Desired Knowledge & Experience
5+ years planning large turnkey projects
2+ projects providing cost controlling on large turnkey projects
Lead planner on 2+ turnkey projects
Knowledge of cost control function on large complex turnkey projects
Knowledge of forensic analysis on large complex turnkey projectsAdditional Information
Roles and Responsibilities
Builds tender integrated schedules and cost estimatesBuild project schedule and project budgeting in cost and schedule toolsEnsure compliance to Global Standards for planning and cost control in the regionSupport PM to align project budgets to as sold in appropriate systemsMaintain project schedule and cost forecast throughout projectAnalyse schedule and cost trends and provide forecasted cost and schedules to project teamMaintain a register of potential schedule and cost risksMaintain a register of actual and committed costsChecks and controls cost movements, compares with current scope and progress as well as with previous forecast. Also Compares with productivity factors and validates accuracy of estimatesCommunicates schedule and cost status/forecasts/risk to functional cost owners and drives/supports risk mitigationProvides internal and external project reporting of project statusCollaborate with 3rd parties on project cost and schedulesPresents all financial data in a transparent way, attends project and management review to present cost statusProvides change order calculations to ensure schedule and cost estimates are accurateUpdates changes in appropriate systems to ensure costs are aligned to the current situationAligns with Finance Controller to ensure reconciliation takes place between approved project financial data and books.Support project close out and claimsLead the team of Project Cost Control analysts on larger projectsProvide support to tendersOversee the planning function on the projectEnsure quality of the project controlling reporting.Ensure accuracy of cost budgets, actuals, and forecastingEnsure collaboration with functional cost owners to find strategies to reduce costEnsure Alignment to established standards (WBS, process, procedures, tools usage)Ensure efficiency and effectives of the project cost control team where applicable.Quality & Lean
Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes at GSI level and Project Controls FunctionReport or resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely mannerIdentify areas of opportunity for standardization / optimization and where possible participate in a Kaizen or similar lean event to implement any identified improvements
EHS
Demonstrate commitment to safety through participation in formal and informal discussionsAdhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with instructionsEnsure safety work instructions are compliedParticipate in the resolution of safety issues.Initiate actions to improve health and safety where needed
Performance Measurement
Schedule qualityCost forecasting qualitySchedule forecast qualityCost and schedule performance of projectTimeliness of reporting
Required Qualifications and experience
Educational RequirementsDegree qualified either in finance or may have engineering degree (with financial training)
Desired Knowledge & Experience
5+ years planning large turnkey projects
2+ projects providing cost controlling on large turnkey projects
Lead planner on 2+ turnkey projects
Knowledge of cost control function on large complex turnkey projects
Knowledge of forensic analysis on large complex turnkey projectsAdditional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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