Wind Construction Project Manager

Pattern Energy; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Family care benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and bonding leave

Paid holidays

401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Wind Construction Project Manager in Albuquerque to lead end-to-end wind construction projects. You will drive safety, schedule, and budget compliance while overseeing EPC contracts and turbine supply agreements, ensuring quality and regulatory adherence.

The role requires at least six years in construction/project management within power generation, with travel 25-50% in North America. Strong stakeholder management and decision‑making skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• At least six years of progressive construction and project management experience.
• Experience in power generation; utility-scale wind preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, contracts, and stakeholders.
• Strong written/verbal communication and risk-based decision making.
• Ability to use project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of utility-scale wind construction projects from handoff to commissioning.
• Ensure work meets contracts, schedules, budgets, permits, safety, and quality standards.
• Identify and manage project risks with mitigation and recovery plans.
• Administer major contracts, evaluate claims, and maintain project documentation.
• Monitor performance against schedule, budget, and obligations; propose actions.
• Coordinate with Environmental, Health & Safety, Permitting, Land, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Collaborate with external contractors, lenders, landowners, and agencies to maintain progress.
• Provide day-to-day site direction and engage SMEs as needed.
• Select and manage owner's engineers and site team members.

Skills

Wind energy

Construction management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 46 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The Wind Construction Project Manager leads the execution of wind construction projects from handoff by the pre-construction team through commissioning. This role is accountable for delivering assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Pattern's safety and quality standards, contractual requirements, permits, and technical specifications.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• 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.

Required Work Experience

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 USD - $138,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern's compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

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