Construction Manager

Vestas•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

Responsible for the overall leadership, management, and success of the personnel, equipment and subcontractors required to install wind turbine generator facilities. The Construction Manager will successfully meet and exceed key objectives & performance in the areas of safety & behavior, execution excellence, team alignment/engagement/motivation, customer loyalty, and financial performance. They will Maintain a highly effective team that is focused on continuous improvement and achieving high-level results. Success is measured against Key Performance Indicators, organizational objectives/initiatives, team motivation/performance, and meeting customer commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent a plus
3 - 5 years of experience as construction or project manager, project lead, or other management experience, preferably in a related service, industrial or manufacturing setting
Technical background required, especially in substation, electrical instrumentation, hydraulic or rotating heavy equipment. Effective knowledge of technical drawings and schematics. Ability to understand and utilize detailed technical information to solve complex problems
Strong knowledge of safety procedures and management
Excellent leadership skills. Demonstrated ability in coaching, mentoring, motivating and developing employees to achieve a highly aligned, motivated and engaged team
Effective change and conflict management. Proven decision-making ability with balanced risk taking. Ability to apply expertise to get results
Proven continuous improvement and quality methodology skills including root cause analysis / closed loop corrective action and Lean concepts. Proven issue resolution and structured problem-solving methodology. Drives improvement in existing products and services to better meet customer needs
Previous budgeting, cost management and scheduling experience. Background in business fundamentals and solid business financial knowledge preferred
Strong PC computer skills (MS Office) required, MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Primavera Project Management preferred. SAP knowledge highly preferred

Responsibilities

Implement safety practices and protocol at the site level in alignment with organizational standards
Ensure safety procedures are followed and work site is safe for all employees, customers, subcontractors and the public.
Champion the journey to an incident, injury and illness free culture and environment; maintain close partnership with the Health, Safety and Environment department
Monitor project schedule, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met
Establish and maintain highly effective relationships with the customer, BOP Contractor, and internal partners; pursue "ambassador" status with their customer(s) and a site that is focused on customer loyalty excellence
Understand the wind turbine technology including how to install, commission and operate a wind turbine in order to drive efficient cost-effective team models that drive customer satisfaction
Responsible for developing and implementing the project execution budget including driving operational efficiency (lowers cost/MWH)
Establish the most effective and efficient staffing model to meet operational objectives
Manage costs that impact the bottom line; implement initiatives that improve efficiency and effectiveness; responsible for liquidated damages mitigation
Ensure site data is updated and processed in a timely manner in the appropriate information systems for reporting and tracking purposes including summary of construction progress
Responsible for accurate documentation for billing and providing support for efficient accounts receivable
Inspect work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications to ensure quality standards are met.
Responsible for the management, effectiveness and efficiency of site assets (vehicles, equipment, tools, office, etc.)
Represent Vestas core values and champion high standards of performance
Coach, mentor and develop Assistant Construction Managers, Lead Technicians, Field Support Coordinators, QSE Professionals, and Technicians
Anticipate, monitor and meet the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate manner. Demonstrate a personal commitment to identify customers' apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers
Communicate Vestas' vision in ways that gain the support of others; mentor, motivate and guide others toward goals
Adjust planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment
Accept responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrate commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient and cost-effective manner
Responsible for understanding and fulfilling Vestas contractual responsibilities and deliverables.