Construction Manager

Vestas; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 165,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Construction Manager to oversee offshore wind projects with a focus on safety, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The role involves significant travel and responsibility for project execution budgets, requiring a strong technical background and leadership skills. Join a vision-driven team committed to sustainability and safety within an inspiring work environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Dental and vision coverage

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction or project management.
• Technical background in heavy equipment and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety practices and manage project schedules.
• Develop and oversee project execution budgets.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Management

Cost Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent

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
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Project Management

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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