Project Manager, PM (m/f/d)

Nordex Group - West Branch, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

West Branch, IA

10,001+ employees

About the position

As a Project Manager at Nordex, you will be responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading wind farm projects from ideation through to completion. This role involves interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and managing multiple project components simultaneously. You will ensure that projects are executed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards while adhering to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages the contract of Turbine Supply Agreements.
• Coordinates internally all different functional areas to fulfill the project contract requirements.
• Develops a budget for the project in conjunction with the Finance Department.
• Monitors and controls budget variations during the project execution.
• Monitors progress of all services during execution (e.g., transportation, erection, and commissioning).
• Manages budgeted project expenses, schedule, and projected return.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities within the organization.
• Prepares and presents project status reports to management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical background with a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or suitable industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager in operative project execution and construction management for complex technical projects.
• Experience with turnkey projects preferable.
• Familiarity with the full life cycle of power projects and business development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven track record in successful negotiations with engineering and construction firms.
• Ability to perform technical, economic feasibility analysis, and financial modeling.
• Working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision.
• Good business acumen.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (i.e. excel, word).
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects and/or programs with high quality on schedule and within scope and budget.
• Ability to work efficiently under multiple deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision.
• Must have a sense of urgency, be self-motivated, and can prioritize tasks.
• Strong capability to interact with team members and clients.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the wind energy sector or similar industries/energy sectors.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on sustainability.
• Equal employment opportunity policy.