Manager, CPX

Vestas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Vestas in Austin, Texas is seeking a Project Support Coordinator (Level 2) to partner with the Construction Manager on a wind turbine installation project. You will monitor schedules, manage documentation, and ensure quality control while collaborating with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep the project on track.

You will mentor new hires, support daily site operations, and contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives, reporting to the Project Manager,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced technical degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years in wind, energy, industrial or civil construction with contractor management.
• Safety-focused with knowledge of wind turbine construction and operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project schedule, document delays, and coordinate with contracts for cost tracking.
• Audit installation progress, validate quality docs, and support site certifications.
• Maintain site data in information systems, prepare documentation for PM/CM.
• Support daily PODs, update SitePro, and coordinate with customers and sub contractors.
• Coach and mentor new hires and assist with on-site training.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Project coordination

Ability to climb stairs & ladders

GWO training

Education

Bachelor's or advanced technical degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

This department is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and completion of the personnel, equipment and subcontractors required to install wind turbine generator facilities.

The Project Support Coordinator, in partnership with the Construction Manager, will meet key objectives & performance in the areas of safety & behavior, execution excellence, team alignment/engagement/motivation, customer loyalty, and financial performance. They will be a key member of a highly effective team that is focused on continuous improvement and high-level results. Success is measured against Key Performance Indicators, organizational objectives/initiatives, and meeting customer commitments.

The Project Support Coordinator reports directly to the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Manager or Site Supervisor on the construction project. The Project Support Coordinator, Level 2 will provide onsite support for the entire duration of one project, while also providing training and mentorship to new hire Project Support Coordinators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors project schedule, documenting any delays that could potentially affect schedule and/or project milestones. Works with Contracts department to ensure any cost overruns are correctly documented and back charged to applicable contractor. Utilizes various project software including Procore, Microsoft Excel and SAP to continuously monitor and record site progress, project schedule changes and submit daily forecasts to customer and sub-contractors to effectively coordinate site operations- Establishes and maintains highly effective relationships with the customer, BOP Contractor, Subcontractors, and internal partners. Pursues "ambassador" status with customer(s) to maintain a site that is focused on customer loyalty excellence
• Demonstrates basic understanding of wind turbine technology and work practices to help support efficient cost management. Audits installation and commissioning technician progress and provides suggestions for improvements- Reviews and validates all quality documentation, and site-based change orders. Prepares documentation and backup package for CM and PM. Communicates any quality documentation deficiencies with BOP contractor as needed- Ensures 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. Works with construction management team to submit and upload project milestone certifications
• Responsible for installation quality, auditing each phase of turbine build and establishing the standard with the contractor / crews. Continuously monitors quality to the established standard, ay deviations to standard are documented in punchlist
• Evaluates workmanship, results, tooling, and leadership of installation crews, provides feedback and documentation to CM and procurement
• Inspects work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Represents Vestas values and supports high standards of performance. Coaches, mentors and develops technicians
• Coordinates with Technical Supervisor / Construction Manager each morning to compose daily POD and distribute to Vestas management, BOP and customer
• Continuously updates and monitors site progress from offload to HOTS on project tracker and SitePro
• Reports Weekly to the Project Control Office the Necessary data to feed the Systems and Tracking controls for the Project Execution
• Acts as the main liaison for any Procore related questions or tasks, including adding new users to Procore, uploading project documentation, verifying completion of inspections, etc
• Confirms that all site documentation including commissioning startup checklists, SIFs, and project contract certificates are completed and archived correctly
• Reviews BOP submitted job books to ensure accuracy and completion prior to scheduling the mechanical walkdown
• Performs Daily QC inspections to ensure the upcoming issues are being addressed on site and documented properly
• Assists with training of new hires, performing progress evaluations on their competencies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or Advanced Technical degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in wind, energy, industrial or civil construction- Proficiency in contractor / subcontractor FE management, including mobilization / demobilization, pre-qualification requirements and post-work assessment
• Commitment to upholding Vestas standard of safety throughout their day to day operations. Previous technical knowledge of wind turbine construction and operation
• Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height to gain access to work area.
• GWO training package (work at heights, firefighting, first aid and ergonomics). If GWO is not yet available in the country equivalent training is needed. TTC representative to assess if equivalency is met.

COMPETENCIES

• High attention to detail
• Proficiency with computer programs including but limited to Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook), SAP, Procore- Leadership and mentoring skills- Effective communication- Ability to take lessons learned and help advance process changes- Leadership and ability to mentor new employees

WHAT WE OFFER

• Attractive pay package
• Leading benefits - Health and wellness

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize 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 Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.With 39,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give 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.