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Wind Project Manager - Construction Services

United States   Construction

Description

Job Summary:

The Wind Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Wind projects from notice-to-proceed through commissioning and closeout. This role oversees schedule, budget, safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope while meeting all technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage full lifecycle of Wind projects including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, scope, and change management processes.
• Understand and ensure contractual compliance in aspects of the project.
• Ensure site adheres to project technical requirements.
• Ensure management of all customer project documentation systems.

Vendor Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, utilities, EPC partners, OEMs, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with internal teams including engineering, procurement, EHS, finance, and operations.
• Lead project meetings, status updates, and executive reporting.
• Track changes to justify change orders, billing cycles, and invoicing.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee full project execution of Wind projects, including the installation of battery systems, inverters, transformers, SCADA, and associated systems.
• Review engineering deliverables, construction plans, and commissioning procedures.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and performance testing leading to successful completion of EPC Scope.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce site safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 855, NEC, and local codes.
• Monitor quality control, inspections, and documentation.
• Ensure environmental and permitting requirements are met.

Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and cash flow.
• Review invoices, change orders, and contract amendments and provide approval for payment.
• Support customer communications, negotiations, and issue closure as required. Ensure appropriate documentation to back up claims or change orders.

Commissioning & Closeout

• Coordinate commissioning activities and system energization.
• Ensure completion of punch lists, as-built documentation, and O&M handover.
• Lead lessons learned and project closeout reviews.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of project management experience in renewable energy with strong exposure to Wind projects.
• Direct experience managing Wind projects required.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery models.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP-PMI or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with lithium-ion battery systems and OEMs.
• Knowledge of grid interconnection, utility coordination, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with energy storage safety standards and codes.
• Understanding of wind project development and lifecycle preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Combination of office, remote, and active construction site environments.
• Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases.
• Working in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• May require overtime, nights, or weekends based on project needs

Pre-Employment Requirements:  

Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to hiring. This role is considered safety-sensitive and may be subject to ongoing drug and testing in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.    

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TAKKION is a leading renewable energy services company supporting wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States.