Project Planner, PM (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Nordex Group in the United States seeks a Projects Planner to lead North American turbine supply planning and schedule management. You will coordinate with internal teams, customers, contractors, and global planning to ensure on-time project delivery from activation through take-over.

The role emphasizes Primavera P6 scheduling, data-driven reporting, and proactive risk management. Travel up to 20% and collaboration with multiple disciplines are required to drive safe, efficient project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related field.
• 3+ years as a Project Planner for wind/energy/construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage project planning activities for North American turbine supply projects from activation through project completion.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate planning activities with project managers, site teams, logistics, contractors, customers, and global planning functions.
• Monitor project progress, performance, milestones, and critical paths, identifying schedule risks and recovery strategies.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and daily project reports, including progress reporting, delay analysis, and schedule updates.
• Collaborate across project management, operations, logistics, back-office, and site execution teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

Skills

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

English communication

Leadership

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Position Summary

The Projects Planner directly supports Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. In this role, you will lead project planning activities for turbine supply projects across North America, ensuring successful coordination between internal teams, customers, contractors, and global stakeholders. You will develop and maintain project schedules, monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide critical reporting and analysis that supports successful project execution from project activation through take-over.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage project planning activities for North American turbine supply projects from activation through project completion.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate planning activities with project managers, site teams, logistics, contractors, customers, and global planning functions.
• Monitor project progress, performance, milestones, and critical paths, identifying schedule risks and recovery strategies.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and daily project reports, including progress reporting, delay analysis, and schedule updates.
• Analyze project scopes, including manufacturing, logistics, site construction, commissioning, and project execution activities.
• Evaluate schedule impacts related to delays, claims, change orders, and extension-of-time requests.
• Develop short-term and long-term planning scenarios to support project success and mitigate risks.
• Track planning buffers and proactively communicate schedule concerns and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Identify logistics, material, and supply chain constraints that may impact project schedules and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Support Project Managers and Contract Managers with delay claims, schedule analysis, and risk assessments.
• Analyze bottlenecks, construction sequencing, resource utilization, crane movements, weather impacts, and other schedule-critical factors.
• Collaborate across project management, operations, logistics, back-office, and site execution teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Present schedule updates, forecasts, and recommendations to leadership and project stakeholders.

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Planner supporting wind, energy, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules and critical path analyses.
• Knowledge of project execution, logistics planning, construction sequencing, and project controls.
• Understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, contracts, and delay claim analysis.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation development and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of initiative, accountability, integrity, and results orientation.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Fluency in English required; French language skills are considered an asset.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% as business needs require.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination if required for the position.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
• Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex.

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, And Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more...
• Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE