Project Manager - Onshore/Offshore - EU Wide Opportunites

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of setting the stage for the future of Wind Turbine construction, both onshore and offshore, globally? Do you have a high level of people management skills coupled with a commercial mindset? If yes, Vestas has opportunities for you to develop your skills and start your career journey in the wind industry.

EVP NCE > SBU NCE Construction & Operations > Construction Onshore, North & West 
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for implementing and delivering a commercially viable wind farm. You will be working closely with your project team, e.g. contract management, transport, construction site management, and other supporting functions during project execution. Customer relationship management, quality and cost control, safety, risk/benefit assessment and leadership towards the complete project team are key functions in this role.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible in initiating, planning, controlling and closing of all activities associated with the safe project execution from contract signature until handover of the commissioned windfarm
• Contributing to HSE efforts for an injury and incident-free safety culture at the project site
• Tracking customer deliverables and ensuring information is timely and accurate
• Coordinating contractors and vendors
• Ensure that Wind Turbine projects for the region or portfolio are planned, optimised and completed with the correct scope, strategy, contract, time schedule, budget and are aligned between all stakeholders
• Representing Vestas' values and advocates high standards in performance and integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in construction management, Economics or Engineering (with additional knowledge in the area of business economics and commercials)
• You will have well established project management understanding; both commercially and technically
• Familiarity with power generation language and key terminology
• Proven ability to set and handle budgets and resources
• Customer communication and negotiation skills
• Professional commercial insight and understanding of financial impacts of decisions with respect to project budgets
• Effective change and conflict management. Proven decision-making skills with balanced risk-taking
• Fluent in English

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coach, motivate and direct people
• Intercultural awareness and skills to supervise and align intercultural teams
• Ability to handle tense or conflict situations with a diplomatic approach
• Customer focused and solution-oriented
• Solid ability to overview the financial aspects of projects and act on deviations
• Open-minded and good at sharing and gathering information within a team

What we offer
We offer an exciting opportunity to join the Construction department and be exposed directly to some very key aspects of what makes a Project Manager in Vestas. This is a job with significant opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, motivated, innovative and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional information
Primary Location: EU Wide
Travel - The position includes up to 60 days travel.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before  2nd October 2023. 
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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