Project Manager, Construction

Davita Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee wind turbine projects. This remote position involves planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring adherence to budget and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have engineering degrees, PMP certification, and 5 years of relevant industry experience. Join a team dedicated to sustainable solutions and enjoy a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits plan

Generous Paid Time Off policies

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of wind industry or utility experience.
• Experience as an estimator in EDP or BOP scope.
• Strong commercial acumen with project budget management.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close all project activities.
• Support HSE efforts and maintain an injury-free workplace.
• Manage project execution within budget and increase customer loyalty.

Skills

English communication skills

Negotiation

Decision-making

Conflict management

Coaching

Team productivity enhancement

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

Primavera Project Management

SAP

Job description

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?

Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Project Manager - Remote Position

Responsibilities:

• Initiate, plan, execute, control and close all activities associated with project execution


• Support HSE effort and serve as ambassador for an injury and incident free safety culture at the project site


• Identify all scope elements and is accountable for their timely delivery; identify opportunities for accelerating critical milestones


• Responsible for project execution within budget; identify and exploit opportunities for cost savings


• Serve as first point of contact to customer and is responsible for a relationship based on trust and co-operation, thus increasing customer loyalty


• Consistently lead multi-disciplinary project team


• Represent Vestas values and uphold high standards in performance and integrity


• Coach, mentor and develop project team members


• Manage contractors and vendors


• Negotiate with customers


• Negotiate internal priorities with different support function departments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or related field


• Minimum 5 years wind industry or utility experience


• Experience as estimator in EDP or BOP scope


• Great familiarity with power generation language and key terminology


• Enhancing team productivity through focused coaching and mentoring, coupled with precise target setting


• Demonstrated ability to set and control large budgets and resources


• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial impacts of decisions with respect to project budgets


• Ability to build solid customer relationships and effectively negotiate with customers to resolve disputes and promote win-win solutions


• Experience in working effectively with work groups across a global organization


• Effective change and conflict management.


• Skilled decision-making with balanced risk-taking


• Function effectively in a time-sensitive setting in environments of unexpected shifts and conflicting demands and is capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously


• PC computer skills (MS Office) - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Primavera Project Management.


• SAP knowledge


• PMP certification

Competencies:

• English communications skills (verbal, listening, written, meeting management, presentation)


• Regular and reliable attendance


• Valid driver's license, passport and ability to travel as needed to meet business expectations


• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, climb stairs, hearing ability to use close range radios, visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors, ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, as well as manual skills and dexterity


• Ability to climb ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to 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


• Generous Paid Time Off policies


• Great401(k) plan (with employer match)


• Tuition assistance

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DEIB Statement

At 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 Vestas

Vestas 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.