Construction Manager

Vestas; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Construction Manager in the thriving offshore wind industry. This remote position requires 100% travel, focusing on safety, project execution, and customer satisfaction. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of renewable energy. If you're passionate about making a difference and driving change in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Comprehensive benefits plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction or project management.
• Strong technical background in electrical instrumentation and heavy equipment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety practices and ensure a safe work environment.
• Monitor project schedules and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Manage costs and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Safety Management

Leadership Skills

Budgeting

Cost Management

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Primavera Project Management

SAP

Job description

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At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us?

This is a great opportunity to join the growing offshore wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Construction Manager - Remote position with 100% travel

Responsibilities:

• Implement safety practices and protocol at the site level in alignment with organizational standards
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and work site is safe for all employees, customers, subcontractors and the public.
• Advocate for the journey to be incident, injury and illness free culture and environment; maintain close partnership with the Health, Safety and Environment department
• Monitor project schedule, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met
• Establish and maintain highly effective relationships with the customer, BOP Contractor, and internal partners; pursue "ambassador" status with their customer(s) and a site that is focused on customer loyalty excellence
• Understand the wind turbine technology including how to install, commission and operate a wind turbine in order to create efficient cost-effective team models that enhance customer satisfaction
• Responsible for developing and implementing the project execution budget including enhancing operational efficiency (lowers cost/MWH)
• Establish the most effective and efficient staffing model to meet operational objectives
• Manage costs that impact the bottom line; implement initiatives that improve efficiency and effectiveness; responsible for liquidated damages mitigation
• Ensure site data is updated and processed in a timely manner in the appropriate information systems for reporting and tracking purposes including summary of construction progress
• Responsible for accurate documentation for billing and providing support for efficient accounts receivable
• Inspect work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications to ensure quality standards are met.
• Responsible for the management, effectiveness and efficiency of site assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, office, etc.)
• Represent Vestas core values and champion high standards of performance
• Coach, mentor and develop Assistant Construction Managers, Lead Technicians, Field Support Coordinators, QSE Professionals, and Technicians
• Anticipate, monitor and meet the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate manner. Demonstrate a personal commitment to identify customers' apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers
• Communicate Vestas' vision in ways that gain the support of others; mentor, motivate and guide others toward goals
• Adjust planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment
• Accept responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrate commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient and cost-effective manner
• Responsible for understanding and fulfilling Vestas contractual responsibilities and deliverables

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of experience as construction or project manager, project lead, or other management experience, in a related service, industrial or manufacturing setting
• Technical background required, especially in substation, electrical instrumentation, hydraulic or rotating heavy equipment. Effective knowledge of technical drawings and schematics. Ability to understand and utilize detailed technical information to solve complex problems
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures and management
• Effective leadership skills. Demonstrated ability in coaching, mentoring, motivating and developing employees to build a highly aligned, motivated and engaged team
• Effective change and conflict management. Effective decision-making ability with balanced risk taking. Ability to apply knowledge to get results
• Proven continuous improvement and quality methodology skills including root cause analysis / closed loop corrective action and Lean concepts. Effective issue resolution and structured problem-solving methodology. Facilitates improvement in existing products and services to better meet customer needs
• Previous budgeting, cost management and scheduling experience. Background in business fundamentals and solid business financial knowledge
• PC computer skills (MS Office) required, MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Primavera Project Management. SAP knowledge highly preferred
• Willing to travel 100%
• Travel and work directly from a construction site
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to effectively manage a team
• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the duration of the task
• Possess a valid driver's license

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that support each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUDIt has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link,https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

DEIB StatementAt Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About VestasVestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

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