Wind Construction Project Manager

Pattern Energy Group•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern Energy is a renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. The Wind Construction Project Manager leads wind construction project execution from handoff by the pre-construction team through commissioning. The role is accountable for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with Pattern’s safety and quality standards, contractual requirements, permits, and technical specifications. The position oversees EPC and turbine supply agreements and the owner’s construction management team, administers construction contracts, monitors contractor performance, and manages project risks and commercial issues. It coordinates with internal teams and external stakeholders to move projects from late-stage pre-construction through early operations, provides direction for site activities, and selects and manages owner-side engineers and other site-team members. The role requires travel approximately 25–50% annually, primarily within North America. The expected starting pay range is $103,000–$138,000 USD.

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.
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 including 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 management of EPC and turbine supply agreements and oversight of 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 project schedules, budgets, 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 external 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.