Project Manager, Repower

TerraForm Power•New York, NY

8d•$103,000 - $124,000

About The Position

The Project Manager, Repower is responsible for end-to-end management and delivery of repowering projects across TerraForm Power’s renewable energy portfolio, primarily wind, with potential exposure to solar and energy storage. Reporting to the Director, Operations Project Management, this role manages the full project lifecycle, from early-stage planning and engineering through procurement, construction execution, commissioning, and closeout. The Project Manager works with internal teams including Engineering, Operations, HSSE, Finance, Development, Procurement, and Legal, as well as external consultants, OEMs, and contractors. The role is accountable for delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, and includes an estimated 25%–50% travel depending on project needs.

Requirements

Solid understanding of construction and project management principles.
Ability to manage high-impact, large-scale investment projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate project risks and develop practical solutions.
Experience successfully managing contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Typically 5 years of related project management, operations, construction, or engineering experience.
Experience in renewable energy; wind is preferred, while solar, BESS, or power generation experience is a plus.
Familiarity with construction practices, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Exposure to repower projects or retrofit/upgrade work is highly desirable.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Manage repower projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Coordinate engineering consultants, OEMs, and construction contractors to support successful project delivery.
Monitor construction against design specifications, contractual requirements, schedule, quality standards, and budget.
Identify project risks, issues, and opportunities, and develop and implement mitigation or corrective actions.
Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency to improve project outcomes.
Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
Prepare and support tendering, including bid evaluation and contractor selection.
Partner with Procurement and Legal on contract negotiations, including EPC and supply agreements.
Manage project costs, commitments, forecasts, and change orders within established approval authorities.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, HSSE, Finance, and Development.
Support development of business cases and capital planning for repower investments.
Coordinate construction activities with site teams to align with ongoing operations.
Lead projects through handover to Operations.
Promote a strong safety culture across project activities.
Ensure contractors comply with TerraForm Power HSSE policies, project requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses, field observations, and other project safety activities.
Conduct site visits and field inspections to monitor construction progress, safety, quality, and compliance.
Lead or participate in pre-construction and progress meetings.
Prepare regular and ad-hoc reporting on safety, schedule, cost, risk, and opportunity.
Evaluate and monitor contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle and provide feedback or direction as needed.
Support technical due diligence for repower and M&A opportunities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.