Wind Construction Project Lead (Utility-Scale)

Pattern Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Family care benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Bonding leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Pattern Energy in Houston seeks a Wind Construction Project Manager to lead utility-scale wind projects from handoff through commissioning, delivering on schedule and within budget while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, manage major contracts, and drive risk mitigation, ensuring smooth project progression from pre-construction to early operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Candidates without the stated formal education may be considered with at least 10 years of relevant construction experience and demonstrated competency for the role.
• At least six years of progressive experience in construction and project management, including accountability for project financial performance.
• Experience in the power generation industry is required; utility-scale wind construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading multimillion-dollar construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contracts, contractors, and complex stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of construction contract concepts, project controls, and basic engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, and risk-based decision-making skills.
• Ability to use project management and other industry-standard technology and software.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities in a highly dynamic environment.
• Experience working for a project owner, preferably with at least three years in owner-side construction management and two years in a project management role.
• Field construction experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 25-50% annually, primarily within North America, to support active projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary internal teams and with external contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of utility-scale wind construction projects, including management of EPC and turbine supply agreements and oversight of the owner's construction management team.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with project contracts, schedules, budgets, permits, safety requirements, quality standards, and technical specifications.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks; develop mitigation and recovery plans; issue appropriate notices; and escape material concerns to Pattern leadership.
• Administer major construction contracts, evaluate contractor claims and change requests, and maintain documentation needed to support commercial decisions.
• Monitor contractor performance against the project schedule, budget, and contractual obligations and recommend corrective or contractual action when necessary.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including Environmental, Health and Safety, Permitting, Land, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations, to transition projects from late-stage pre-construction through early operations.
• Coordinate with external contractors, consultants, original equipment manufacturers, lenders, landowners, and government agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Provide day-to-day direction for site activities, engage technical subject matter experts as needed, and make risk-informed decisions consistent with delegated authority.
• Select and manage owner's engineers, specialty contractors, and other members of the owner's site team.

Skills

Project management

Risk-based decision making

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management qualification

Job description

Pattern Energy in Houston seeks a Wind Construction Project Manager to lead utility-scale wind projects from handoff through commissioning, delivering on schedule and within budget while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, manage major contracts, and drive risk mitigation, ensuring smooth project progression from pre-construction to early operations.