Management | Full-Time | Project Portfolio Management
At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of passioned visionaries. Would you like to join us?
This is a great opportunity to join the growing offshore wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States
Construction Project Manager
Responsibilities:
Initiate, plan, execute, control and close all activities associated with project executionOversees HSE effort and serve as ambassador for an injury and incident free safety culture at the project siteIdentify all scope elements and is accountable for their timely delivery; identify opportunities for accelerating critical milestonesResponsible for project execution within budget; identify and exploit opportunities for cost savingsServe as first point of contact to customer and is responsible for a relationship based on trust and co-operation, thus increasing customer loyaltyFully lead multi-disciplinary project teamRepresent Vestas values and champion high standards in performance and integrityCoach, mentor and develop project team membersSupport contractors and vendorsNegotiates with customersNegotiates internal priorities with different support function departments
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or related fieldMinimum 5 years wind industry or utility experienceExperience as estimator in EDP or BOP scope preferredGood PC computer skills (MS Office) mandatory, MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Primavera Project Management preferred. SAP knowledge highly preferred
Competencies:
Great familiarity with power generation language and key terminologyProven performance in developing motivated teams and achieving results through others by coaching, mentoring and target settingDemonstrated ability to set and maintain large budgets and resourcesStrong commercial acumen and understanding of financial impacts of decisions with respect to project budgetsAbility to build positive customer relationships and effectively negotiate with customers to resolve disputes and promote win-win solutionsExperience in working effectively with work groups across a global organizationEffective change and conflict management. Proven decision-making skills with balanced risk takingFunction effectively in a time-sensitive setting in environments of rapid change and conflicting demands and is capable of multi-taskingAdvanced English communications skills (verbal, active listening, written, meeting management, presentation)
What We Offer:
We offer an exciting Management position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.
Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industryGreat benefits coverage that includes dental and visionGenerous Paid Time Off policies Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)Tuition assistance
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon