Senior Offshore Wind Construction Lead

Skybornrenewables; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (40% mobile office)

30 vacation days

Employee Assistance Program

Company pension plan

Company bicycle leasing

Company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)

Job summary

Skyborn Renewables is seeking a Construction Manager for Offshore Wind in the United States. This role involves leading the construction package delivery, ensuring alignment with project objectives, while managing budgets and complying with HSE standards.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and significant experience in offshore wind projects. The position offers a modern work environment and generous benefits including 30 vacation days and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience managing construction packages within offshore wind or comparable infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore wind construction processes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the construction package, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Establish and resource a high-performing construction organisation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and company standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Budget management

HSE compliance

Offshore wind processes

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Relevant project management certification

Job description

Construction Manager- Offshore Wind (all genders)

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Hamburg or Bremenas a

Construction Manager- Offshore Wind (all genders)

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the construction package, from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with project objectives and Skyborn’s delivery model.
• Establish and resource a high-performing construction organisation, securing internal and external capabilities aligned to delivery needs.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, quality, and company standards, embedding governance across all construction activities.
• Own performance management across scope, schedule, budget, and quality, providing structured reporting and proactive issue resolution.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and interface management, coordinating closely with package managers, functions, and external parties.
• Manage risks, documentation, and execution readiness, including permitting support, resource onboarding, decision tracking, and seamless O&M handover preparation

Your profile:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, with relevant project management certification (e.g., PMP, IPMA) considered an advantage.
• Several years of experience managing construction packages within large-scale offshore wind or comparable infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore wind construction processes, including Transport & Installation (T&I) and commissioning activities.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and contractors in complex, multi-package project environments.
• Solid knowledge of HSE standards and regulatory frameworks, ensuring safe and compliant project execution.
• Effective leadership and stakeholder management skills in multicultural environments, combined with strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and willingness to work internationally.
• Permanent employment in aninternational
• companywhere you make a difference in therenewable energy sector
• Flexible ways of working:Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• Enjoy your vacationof 30 days, extended with possible unpaid vacation days
• A modern work environmentwith open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Learning and Development Opportunities to support your personal and professional growth
• Our company celebrations,team events and get-togethers are extraordinary
• We care for your wellbeing,our Employee Assistance Program offers training and counselling to support your wellbeing
• Other employee benefits depending on location: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)

• Permanent employment in aninternational
• companywhere you make a difference in therenewable energy sector
• Flexible ways of working:Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• Enjoy your vacationof 30 days, extended with possible unpaid vacation days
• A modern work environmentwith open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Learning and Development Opportunities to support your personal and professional growth
• Our company celebrations,team events and get-togethers are extraordinary
• We care for your wellbeing,our Employee Assistance Program offers training and counselling to support your wellbeing
• Other employee benefits depending on location: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)

We look forward to receiving your application!