Site Leadership Manager (m/f/d)

Nordex Group • Chicago, IA

9d

About The Position

The Site Leadership Manager provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight for the Site Management organization supporting wind farm construction projects across North America. The role ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and quality requirements while developing and leading a high-performing team of Site Managers and Site Manager Assistants.

The position supports Nordex’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality. It oversees projects through delivery, erection, commissioning, and closeout, and promotes safety, continuous improvement, and consistent field leadership practices. The role requires travel of up to 35% throughout the U.S. and Canada, driving, and the ability to meet applicable physical requirements for site visits and construction environments.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• At least 5 years of renewable energy, heavy civil construction, or related industry experience.
• At least 3 years of site management, construction leadership, or field operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple projects and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management, project execution, and field operations.
• Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel up to 35% throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Valid driver's license and passport, and ability to obtain work authorization in the U.S. and Canada.
• Ability to meet applicable physical requirements for site visits and construction environments.
• Must be insurable under Nordex’s auto insurance policy and subject to periodic driver's abstract checks.
• Commitment to safety protocols and procedures, compliance with safety regulations and company policies, and proactive identification and mitigation of potential safety hazards.
• Ability to properly use applicable safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats; loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Fluent spoken and understood English to communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of wind farm construction, turbine erection, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and project management software; experience with SAP, ServiceNow, TeamCenter, Primavera P6, and/or MS Project is preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Wind industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Site Managers and Site Manager Assistants across North America.
• Establish field leadership standards, performance expectations, and succession planning initiatives.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Provide operational oversight for multiple wind farm construction projects during delivery, erection, commissioning, and project closeout phases.
• Monitor project performance related to safety, schedule, cost, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Support Site Managers in resolving complex construction, logistical, contractual, and technical challenges.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commissioning, and Service teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage staffing plans, project assignments, mobilization, and demobilization activities across the project portfolio.
• Review site budgets, cost performance, forecasts, risks, and resource utilization.
• Support customer relationships and participate in executive-level project meetings.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned programs, and process standardization efforts across project sites.
• Ensure all site activities comply with Nordex QHSE standards and construction site requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Use applicable safety equipment and communicate with team members and management to help maintain a safe working environment.
• Drive as an essential function of the job and maintain insurability under the company auto insurance policy.

Benefits

• Three weeks (120 hours) of accrued paid time off.
• Medical and pharmacy insurance with multiple options.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Student debt repayment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave.
• Calm subscription.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Accident insurance.
• Legal plans.
• Spot Pet Insurance.
• Auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree