Wind Farm Repower Project Manager

Vestas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Project Repower Manager to onsite in our Houston HQ. You will lead complex wind-turbine repower projects, coordinating engineering, procurement, logistics, and stakeholders to meet ambitious cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in wind energy or related PM, a PMP or similar certification, and strong budgeting, forecasting, and leadership skills. Expect travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in wind energy, construction, major component exchange, corrective services, or project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of wind turbine component replacement and repower activities.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Deep knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and customer relationships.
• Ability to interpret and administer commercial contracts and project agreements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and enterprise ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned component repower projects, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans and recovery plans when required.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics, tooling, quality,EHS, field execution, and customer stakeholders.
• Coordinate project kickoff meetings, weekly status reviews, progress updates, and customer reporting.
• Monitor project performance and implement mitigation plans to address cost, schedule, quality, or resource risks.
• Manage change requests, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and contract compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of parts, tooling, labor, and subcontractor resources.
• Review and approve project expenditures, vendor invoices, purchase orders, and project financial forecasts.
• Work with Quality and Supply Chain teams to support warranty recovery and reinforce vendor accountability.
• Support bid reviews, project scoping, contractor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain alignment between customer expectations and project execution teams.
• Ensure all project documentation, reporting, records, and closeout packages are complete and accurate.
• Escalate critical risks, resource constraints, and customer concerns to leadership as required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-disciplinary project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business/PM

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Power BI

ERP systems

Procore

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Project Repower Manager to onsite in our Houston HQ. You will lead complex wind-turbine repower projects, coordinating engineering, procurement, logistics, and stakeholders to meet ambitious cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in wind energy or related PM, a PMP or similar certification, and strong budgeting, forecasting, and leadership skills. Expect travel to project sites as needed.