Construction Manager, Canada

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Position Summary:

As a Construction Manager, you will take ownership of project performance during the construction phase, including safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of a multi-discipline electrical infrastructure project test, analyze and troubleshoot the mechanical and electrical components, and identify wind turbine defects to perform repairs during the commissioning phase of a wind farm project.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the Site Construction and Commissioning Teams in Canada.
• Quotes, creates, and maintains all site budgets and provides accurate forecasting of future costs.
• Develops personnel and subcontractor resource plans to meet project requirements and provides direction and key decision-making related to the pre-planning and execution of project plans.
• Coordinates with functional areas to ensure that work conforms to legally required and company quality standards, including federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, where applicable.
• Creates proposals for additional opportunities within the USA and Canada concerning all site services.
• Drafts and negotiates construction-related agreements, covenants, or official correspondence on behalf of the organization.
• Develop and present organization projects, capital, and operating expense budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities for analysis and implementation.
• Serves as company representative at wind farm construction project reviews with customers and contractors.
• Coordinates with functional areas to ensure the Safety and Environmental compliance of the company personnel and subcontractors following federal, state, and local policies, practices, and procedures during project execution.
• Ensures all personnel and subcontractors meet company technical and safety training requirements
• Represents Nordex within the industry
• Travels to project sites and customer meetings required (50% travel)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Direct Reports:

PM Site Management

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience); advanced degree a plus
• 5-7 years or over 500 MWs in Project or Construction Management; concentration in the wind energy industry and construction
• Strengths will include excellent communication skills, organizational ability, and positive leadership traits, along with in-depth knowledge and use of negotiation skills
• Complete fluency with the whole Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated successful interaction with key customer executives, development and construction management
• Prior experience managing multiple large-scale construction projects and negotiating contracts
• Working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation
• Fluency in Spanish or German is a plus
• Experience managing field technical resources
• Excellent organizational and proven leadership skills
• Proven track of resourcefulness and ingenuity in resolving project-based challenges
• Demonstrated ability to manage several activities at once, prioritize work, meet deadlines, prepare reports, and generate best practice guidelines
• Significant time commitment is required during the execution period of projects
• Extensive travel required between headquarters, training center, and projects
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required
• Extensive performance data analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate performance via effective PowerPoint presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization  
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to perform the work to accomplish objectives
• Knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fiber optics, their function, and repair wind turbines Nordex and Acciona technologies
• Strong leadership, communication, organizing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task efficiently, meet deadline obligations, prepare reports, and outline what is best practice.

• Commit to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Have a strong code of ethics and integrity.
• Work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
• Ability to spend 100% of the time at the wind farms during the commissioning process
• Demonstrated ability to supervise several activities at once, organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare reports
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 23kg (50 pounds), climb vertical ladders, and work at heights above 100+ meters (300+ feet).Ability to meet specific weight limits of 120 kg (265lbs) max in order to utilize climbing equipment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position
• Ability to work in confined spaces, handle weight up to 100 pounds, and wear full personal
• protective equipment.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently with a high level of results orientation
• as demonstrated by the identification of non-conformities, completion of punch lists, and the
• application of a structured approach to mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• The ability to obtain a passport for overseas travel required
• Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.

• Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to obtain a US passport.

• Ability to travel to domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required (70% to 90% travel) and ability to obtain a passport.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status. Nordex USA, Inc. does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.