Aero Plant Cost Leader

GE Vernova • Houston, TX • 2h ago

Job Description Summary

As a member of the Aero NU LM/TM2500 ITR Project Controls team, the Aero ITR Cost Leader will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and presenting costs for Aero gas turbine power generation plants during both proposal preparation ("ITO") and project execution ("OTR"). This role will support cross-functional teams including the Aero Tendering Management proposal team, the Aero Finance team, and the Aero Project Management team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Work as a member of ITO proposal teams on Aero plant proposals leading the preparation, integration, and optimization of the project costs.

Create ITO project cost summaries for presentation to the leadership team members.

Work as a member of OTR project teams on Aero projects leading the accurate calculation and optimization of the project estimate at completions ("EACs") utilizing actuals to date and percent completes.

Partner with project managers and project finance managers to drive functions to achieve their budgets and to prepare for the project financial reviews ("PMR's").

Collaborate with functions on Aero projects to review and approve accurate, competitive estimate(s) at completion ("EACs"). Ensure best project controls practices with frequent functional EAC updates leveraging actuals to date, percent complete and accurate forecast of cost to go.

Connect frequently (e.g., biweekly) with all OTR functional owners (for non-equipment scope including construction, construction site staffing, technical advisory services, project management, and other costs during execution) to identify additional P75 cost opportunities and risks.

Track and communicate progress of P75 cost opportunities and risks across the project team and broader organization.

Lead cost process continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies. Author standard work documents for best Aero EAC practices for every non-equipment Aero function.

Implement lessons learned and margin improvements from Aero execution to proposals.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university or college.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, power plant design, cost estimating, cost engineering, or related roles.

Desired Characteristics

Strong technical expertise with Aero gas turbine power plant systems, including power plant level design and costing.

Strong analytical skills and interest.

Successful track record and passion for process improvements.

Strong interpersonal skills - ability to work with different levels of management, vendors, customers, and cultures

Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects/work load

Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills

Strong collaborative leadership skills and creative problem-solving mindset

Inclusive nature that builds strong highly functioning teams

Ability to deliver on commitments in a fast paced highly volatile environment

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,800.00 and $154,700.00. 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 March 23, 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.

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.

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