Wind Construction Project Manager

Pattern Energy Group LP•San Diego, CA

3d•$103,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wind Construction Project Manager leads utility-scale wind construction projects from handoff by the pre-construction team through commissioning. The role is accountable for safe, on-schedule, on-budget project delivery in accordance with Pattern’s safety and quality standards, contractual requirements, permits, and technical specifications. The position manages EPC and turbine supply agreements, oversees the owner’s construction management team, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and directs site activities through the transition into early operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline; candidates without the stated formal education may be considered with at least 10 years of relevant construction experience and demonstrated competency for the role.
At least six years of progressive construction and project management experience, including accountability for project financial performance.
Experience in the power generation industry.
Demonstrated success leading multimillion-dollar construction projects on schedule and within budget.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contracts, contractors, and complex stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of construction contract concepts, project controls, and basic engineering principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, and risk-based decision-making skills.
Ability to use project management and other industry-standard technology and software.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities in a highly dynamic environment.
Ability to travel approximately 25–50% annually, primarily within North America, to support active projects.
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary internal teams and with external contractors and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Utility-scale wind construction experience is strongly preferred.
Experience working for a project owner, preferably with at least three years in owner-side construction management and two years in a project management role.
Field construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of utility-scale wind construction projects, including managing EPC and turbine supply agreements and overseeing the owner’s construction management team.
Ensure work complies with project contracts, schedules, budgets, permits, safety requirements, quality standards, and technical specifications.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks; develop mitigation and recovery plans; issue appropriate notices; and escalate material concerns to Pattern leadership.
Administer major construction contracts, evaluate contractor claims and change requests, and maintain documentation supporting commercial decisions.
Monitor contractor performance against schedule, budget, and contractual obligations and recommend corrective or contractual action when necessary.
Coordinate with Environmental, Health and Safety, Permitting, Land, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to transition projects from late-stage pre-construction through early operations.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, original equipment manufacturers, lenders, landowners, and government agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
Provide day-to-day direction for site activities, engage technical subject matter experts as needed, and make risk-informed decisions consistent with delegated authority.
Select and manage owner’s engineers, specialty contractors, and other members of the owner’s site team.