Project Manager - Wind

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead wind energy projects within a dynamic Renewables team.

You will oversee scope, schedule and budget across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring quality deliverables and strong stakeholder engagement. You'll mentor junior staff, develop project plans, and coordinate with service leads to drive performance and profitability in a fast-growing market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or project management related field.
• CAPM or related certification is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for multiple wind energy projects.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, internal and external.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement project plans, monitoring progress and making adjustments.
• Oversee project work and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Track project health and take corrective action as necessary.
• Manage uncertainty and change, such as scope creep and change orders.
• Ensure timely invoicing and accounts receivable collection.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Communication

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAPM or related certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in our wind energy market. The Project Manager will join a highly experienced and dynamic team leading our Wind Market into an exciting sustainable energy future.

Requirements

What You'll Be Doing

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex and/or multi-service projects. You will ensure the successful completion of projects within scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality results. In addition, you will provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and collaborate with service leads to coordinate project activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Take full accountability for multiple wind energy projects.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement project plans, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed.
• Oversee project work and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Track project health and take corrective action when necessary.
• Manage uncertainty and change, such as scope creep and change orders.
• Ensure timely invoicing and accounts receivable collection.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or project management related field
• 2-6 years of experience in a project coordinator, project developer, or similar role
• Professional licensure in a technical field, CAPM, or related certification
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
  Nice to Have
  • Experience in the wind energy industry.
  • Experience managing complex and/or multi-service projects.
  • Experience with program management.
  • Advanced knowledge of project financial management.
  • Experience with contract negotiation and management.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.

  Salary range for this role is $85,000 - $125,000

  About the Wind Market and Renewables Team

  One of our four major division, the Renewables Division focuses on changing the way we generate, store, and use power to support a sustainable energy future. We support the industry across multiple markets (wind, solar, and energy storage) and service groups filled with industry leading experts.

  When you join the Renewables Division and Wind Market, you join a culture that values:

  • A place for professionals to have fun and work hard with a collaborative, productive, and diverse team.
  • A place with a trusting and open atmosphere where we can count on each other's support.
  • A place focused on flexibility, balance, and creativity where we encourage and inspire each other, and strive to be innovative with a 'can do' attitude.
  • A place to grow and build life-long careers, and lasting friendships.
  • A team that is committed to the long-term success of each individual, where questions and new ideas are encouraged.
  About Westwood

  Westwood exists to create lasting improvements to the world around us. We transform the energy grid, reimagine the places we live, and design lasting infrastructure. We are committed to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. We customize our in-house technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are to help them realize their vision. We have the best people and give them a platform and the training to explore their processional passions to build a fulfilling career.

  When you join Westwood, you join a team of passionate individuals who value:

  • Relationships
  • Innovation
  • Dedication
  • Initiative
  • Growth

  Above all, we are solutions driven. And whether it be for our clients, communities, or each other - we help others succeed.

  In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

  Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.